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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside headlamp misted/ full of water
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
brake ferrules corroded
oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
brake ferrules corroded
oil leak
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside headlamp poor pattern
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
oil leak
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head lamp insecure (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
parking brake cables corroded
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
parking brake cables corroded
front brake discs pitted
front brake hoses perished
slight oil leak
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
front brake discs pitted
front brake hoses perished
slight oil leak
brake ferrules slightly corroded
brake hoses perished
front brake discs scored/ pitted
o/s parking brake effort slightly low
rear suspension components corroded
slight play both rear wheel bearings
various marker lights damaged/ missing or inoperative
Emissions not tested due to smoke, (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
brake ferrules slightly corroded
brake hoses perished
front brake discs scored/ pitted
o/s parking brake effort slightly low
rear suspension components corroded
slight play both rear wheel bearings
various marker lights damaged/ missing or inoperative
brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded
front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted
o/s/f lower suspension arm rubber bush slightly deteriorated
reversing lights inoperative
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting missing spring mounting plate bolt broken off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded
front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted
o/s/f lower suspension arm rubber bush slightly deteriorated
reversing lights inoperative
brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded
slight play both rear wheel bearings
slight play o/s/f wheel bearing
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting missing (7.1.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded
slight play both rear wheel bearings
slight play o/s/f wheel bearing
exhaust rubbers splitting
n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
slight play both rear wheel bearings
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
exhaust rubbers splitting
n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
slight play both rear wheel bearings
exhaust rubbers perishing
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
exhaust rubbers perishing
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
exhaust rubber starting to perish
underside of vehicle genaral corrosion
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
exhaust rubber starting to perish
underside of vehicle genaral corrosion
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
insecure Batterys in cab
battery insecure
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
battery insecure
Battery insecure
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure
corrosion to discs
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
unable to see condition of front brake pads
wear in front brake discs
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
unable to see condition of front brake pads
wear in front brake discs
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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VIL 7490 is a 1991 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.
Across all 1991 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,041 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VIL 7490, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VIL 7490 is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 March 1991.
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