MOT History from tests of diesel TALBOT EXPRESSs year 1986

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Pass percent:50.13%

(The average a diesel TALBOT EXPRESS year 1986 passes without issue)

Based on:393 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	38
Registration plate lamp issues	37
Brake pipe excessively corroded	23
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	19
Rear brake binding	17
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	14
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	12
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	9
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	6
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Windscreen washer not working	4
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	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 in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
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\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Rear Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel artch \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated \|8.4.2\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp insecure \|1.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened \|3.5.1i\|	1
Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened \|3.5.1i\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel tank leaking \|8.4.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|1.1.17 \|a\|\|	1
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative \|1.1.17 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Oil leaking excessively from engine \|8.4.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel creeps down under pressure \|1.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	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
Offside Front Headlamp insecure o/s/f headlamp loose (4.1.1 (c))	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear hanger \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	1
Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	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
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front hanger/outrigger \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front hanger/outrigger \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear hanger/outrigger \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Offside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside 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
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Registration plate issues	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))	1
Offside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear broken lense white light showing (4.2.3 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Direction indicator not working fault on switch when operating high beam (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front 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 Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver`s view of the road \|3.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing \|3.4 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working \|3.4 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Central Rear Brake hose porous \|1.1.12 \|e\|\|	1
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak \|8.2.2.1 \|b\|\|	1
Offside Tie bar/rod insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Brake load sensing valve inoperative \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|6.1.7 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Exhaust system insecure \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements \|7.7 \|c\|\|	1
Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard \|3.6.E.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded engine bay \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill front of wheel \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner sill \|6.6.6\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside and offside \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|rear most mount\| \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|rea most mount\| \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corner \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	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
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Exhaust system insecure 4 brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))	1
Front Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light \|4.5.4 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	1
Position lamp not working 1 of 2 not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing \|2.4.B.6c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill / door shut \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill / door shut \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill / door shut \|3.1.9\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported all rubbres \|7.1.1\|	1
Towbar component excessively corroded \|6.6.1\|	1
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated \|3.3.E.5b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside 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 Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Vehicle Identification Number incomplete \|6.3.5a\|	1
Power steering fluid level below minimum \|2.3.1\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front 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
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Emissions not tested EXSESIVE SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened FRONT & REAR ANCHOR BRACKETS (5.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened FRONT & REAR ANCHOR BRACKETS (5.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit On n/s/f floor \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|4.1.1 \|c\|\|	1
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Exhaust silencer insecure \|8.1.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Brake servo insecurely mounted \|3.6.A.2a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Hazard warning switch inoperative \|4.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|4.2.3 \|c\|\|	1
Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	1
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipping wrong way (4.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play axial arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Emissions not tested engine oil low (8.2.2.2 (e))	1
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))	1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both \|1.8\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (4.4.3 (b))	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))	1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tca arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner crossmember not attached to outer causing nsf suspension to float (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired central and o/s/f inner crossmember not welded/attached to outer crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flitch/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis not attached to outer flitch/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Hazard warning switch insecure \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Headlamp switch insecure \|1.7.1\|	1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate size \|6.6.2\|	1
Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type \|6.6.2\|	1
Towbar support obviously of an inappropriate size \|6.6.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper 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
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced \|6.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play most forward wheel \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Rear corners-sharp edges \|chequered alloy\| \|6.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Central Rear Boot lid corroded and likely to cause injury \|6.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.6 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body panel behind rear bumper excessively corroded & rusted away \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner arches excessively corroded causing hole near sill \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch excessively corroded \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Excessively corroded arch causing holes & sill corroded away \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting excessively corroded arch & sill rusting away \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front of arch missing and excessively corroded \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front of arch missing and excessively corroded \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inside of drivers door floor rusted away \|6.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|5.3.4 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear top shock absorber mounting \|marked\| \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear shock absorber top mount \|marked\| \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside front shock absorber top mount \|marked\| \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside front shock absorber top mount \|marked\| \|2.4.A.3\|	1
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\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1

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MOT History from tests of diesel TALBOT EXPRESSs year 1986

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