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MOT History from tests of petrol TALBOT MOTORs year 1985

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mot history
Pass percent:50.69%
(The average a petrol TALBOT MOTOR year 1985 passes without issue)
Based on:144 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded15
Headlamp aim out of alignment11
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively10
Registration plate lamp issues7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Registration plate issues6
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|4
Horn not working |1.6.2a|4
Rear brake binding4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Electrical wiring inadequately supported |1.9.2a|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Front brake excessively fluctuating2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Offside Front Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Lower Body component insecure body side panels (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Body component insecure step (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper 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
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))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
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||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
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point. |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 Jacking point. |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
Offside Front Lower 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
Emissions not tested Due to water leak. |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c|1
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Fuel hose insecure |7.2.1|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Towbar component excessively corroded |6.6.1|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Front Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside 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 Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Brakes imbalanced across an axle1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits limit 4.5 reading 11.1 (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Windscreen has damage1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|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
Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front 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 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
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))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
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front most arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front most arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended |7.1.2 |d||1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering leaf spring hanger |6.1.1 |c| |ii||1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wheel arch |6.2.2 |d| |ii||1
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|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
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both jacking points |5.2.6|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
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
All direction indicators not working work intermittantly / stopworking |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working both |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b||1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam turns light off |4.5.4 |b||1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse light puts rear fog / tell tail on |4.5.4 |b||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 three mountings missing |6.1.2 |a||1
Vehicle Identification Number incomplete |0.2 |b||1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load |5.2.4a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt resecured (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front 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 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
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation |1.1.A.2|1
Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed |1.9.2c|1
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock absorber mounting |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Central Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Offside Front All direction indicators not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x member (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x3 (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 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 wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Engine bay (4.11 (a) (iii))1
Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground Engine Bay (4.11 (a) (iii))1
Offside Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground Underbody (4.11 (a) (iii))1
Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Under Body (4.11 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c|1
Nearside 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 position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i|1
Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Windscreen wiper control missing |8.2.1a|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1

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