MOT History from tests of petrol TALBOT TALBOTs year 1984

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mot history

Pass percent:41.94%

(The average a petrol TALBOT TALBOT year 1984 passes without issue)

Based on:372 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	45
Headlamp aim out of alignment	42
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	40
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	19
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	19
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	17
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Brake pipe excessively corroded	14
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	13
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	12
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	11
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	10
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	8
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Rear brake binding	8
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	7
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	6
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	5
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Registration plate issues	4
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	3
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	3
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Windscreen has damage	3
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	2
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Headlamp switch insecure \|1.7.1\|	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Centre Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	2
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.A.1\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	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 Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower 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 wheel arch sharp (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Front 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 wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced filler cap area (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Emissions not tested emissions too high (8.2.1.2 (d))	1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (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 (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 (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 (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	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
Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill all the way along (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	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
Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment \|2.2.2 \|d\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	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
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	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
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Outer 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
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
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated \|8.4.2\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control \|6.1.B.1a\|	1
Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing \|7.2.4a\|	1
Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	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
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Upper Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Lower Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% \|1.4.A.2d\|	1
Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% \|1.4.A.2d\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings engine mount \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp missing \|1.7.3\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	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
Nearside 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
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Hazard warning switch insecure \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch insecure \|1.3.1a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	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
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
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\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage headlight \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wings \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported loose \|7.1.1\|	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
Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|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
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Centre Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
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\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol TALBOT TALBOTs year 1984

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