MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,419 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Inner Brake repair covered in underseal and outer wheel arch/tub (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch multiple areas marked (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Brake repair covered in underseal and outer wheel arch/tub (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
rear doors have corrosion
wheel arches have slight corrosion
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
rear doors have corrosion
wheel arches have slight corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust system insecure rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wet inside (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust ( rubber ) mounting missing
tyres cracking
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
major coolant leak
nearside tyres cracking - nearside front tyre cracked, nearly to cords..
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front inner wings corroded
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front inner wings corroded
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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D43 JJT is a 1987 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1987 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 79,401 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D43 JJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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D43 JJT is a 1987 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1987.
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