MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,202 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Front wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES , pattern fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Slight play in shock absorber
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Slight oil leak
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Centre Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Centre Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front inner cv joints have play
water leak from engine around water pump area
rear shocker bush's slight perishing
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
rear shocker bush's slight perishing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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E219 CJA is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 1988 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 76,257 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 E219 CJA, 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 38 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E219 CJA is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 December 1988.
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