MOT History from tests of petrol TALBOT EXPRESSs year 1983

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mot history

Pass percent:44.74%

(The average a petrol TALBOT EXPRESS year 1983 passes without issue)

Based on:266 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	42
Registration plate lamp issues	33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	18
Rear brake binding	14
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Registration plate issues	10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	9
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	8
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	8
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	6
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	6
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Brake pipe excessively corroded	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	2
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer \|7.1.2\|	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level \|1.1.10 \|d\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|6.1.7 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure \|3.1.4b\|	1
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed \|6.3.5.a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up \|2.5.C.1d\|	1
Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking by bulkhead \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with headlamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load \|5.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|6.1.D.1a\|	1
Front Bumper insecure \|6.1.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect not compatible with uk roads (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect not compatible with uk roads (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Front Inner Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WING \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.1b\|	1
Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front inner sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Nearside Front Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier both battery`s \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|6.1.7 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch next to brake flexy hose \|1.1.21 \|e\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch next to the brake flexy \|1.1.21 \|e\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Trailer electrical socket \|13 pin\| not operating the trailer lamps as intended \|1.9.4\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	1
All position lamps not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.A.2a\|	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)	1
Inner Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)	1
An item not tested (Manual)	1
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)	1
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)	1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)	1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)	1
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)	1
Nearside Rear Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated \|3.3.D.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated \|3.3.D.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated \|8.4.2\|	1
Nearside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Front brake application uneven	1
Rear brake application uneven	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Exhaust system insecure \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Door \|6.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2f\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|4.1.1 \|c\|\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|4.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Position lamp switch insecure \|4.2.2 \|b\|\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member where stabiliser bar meets \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced top of inner wheel arch \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch near jacking point \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Centre passenger door catch missing \|6.2.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	1
Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Position lamp not working Both Front \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Indicator switch inoperative Not Working \|4.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
All direction indicators not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis near door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake vacuum build up too slow \|3.3.E.6\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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MOT History from tests of petrol TALBOT EXPRESSs year 1983

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