MOT History from tests of petrol TALBOT EXPRESSs year 1988

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Pass percent:44.47%

(The average a petrol TALBOT EXPRESS year 1988 passes without issue)

Based on:6,054 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	677
Registration plate lamp issues	615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	516
Brake pipe excessively corroded	310
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	220
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	210
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	209
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	202
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	189
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	179
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	177
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	171
Rear brake binding	170
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	156
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	146
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	143
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	132
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	127
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	126
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	116
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	116
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	113
Registration plate issues	104
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	98
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	94
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	91
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	91
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	82
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	80
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	79
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	76
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	76
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	75
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	69
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	69
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	66
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	66
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	63
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	61
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	61
Rear brake application uneven	60
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	59
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	58
Windscreen washer not working	57
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	57
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	56
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	55
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	54
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	54
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	53
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	53
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	51
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	49
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	47
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	45
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	45
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	45
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	45
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	45
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	44
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	43
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	42
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	42
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	41
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	41
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	41
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	39
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	38
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	37
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	37
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	37
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	37
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	37
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	37
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	36
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	35
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	35
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	34
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	34
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	34
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	33
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	33
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	33
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	33
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	32
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	32
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	32
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	31
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	31
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	31
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	30
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	30
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	29
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	29
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	28
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	28
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	28
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	28
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	27
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	27
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	26
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	26
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	26
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	26
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	25
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	25
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	25
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	25
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	24
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	24
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	24
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	24
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	24
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	23
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	23
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	23
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	22
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	22
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	21
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	21
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	21
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	20
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	20
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	20
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	20
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	20
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	19
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	19
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	19
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	19
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	19
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	19
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	19
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	19
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	18
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	18
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	18
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	18
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	18
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	18
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Front brake application uneven	17
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	17
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	17
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	17
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	17
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	17
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	16
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	16
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	16
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	16
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	15
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	15
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	15
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	15
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	15
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	15
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	15
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	15
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	14
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	14
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	14
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	14
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	14
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	14
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	14
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
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\|	13
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	13
Windscreen has damage	13
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	13
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	13
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	13
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	13
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	13
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	13
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	13
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))	13
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	13
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	13
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	12
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	12
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	12
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	12
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	12
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	12
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	12
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	12
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|6.1.7 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	12
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|6.1.7 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	12
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	12
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	12
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	12
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	12
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	12
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
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\|	11
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	11
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	11
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	11
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	11
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	11
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	11
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	11
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	11
Front brake excessively fluctuating	11
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	11
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	11
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	11
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	11
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	11
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))	11
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	11
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	11

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MOT History from tests of petrol TALBOT EXPRESSs year 1988

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