MOT Status
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83,970 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension locking device missing shackel mounting plate bolt missing (5.3.6 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
General corrosion to chassis front and rear
Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Rear (2.7.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
condensation inside both front headlamps
general corrosion
offside front headlamp working but dim
slight binde on rear brakes
slight exhaust blow on downpipe joint
slight play in nearside rear wheel
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
condensation inside both front headlamps
general corrosion
offside front headlamp working but dim
slight binde on rear brakes
slight exhaust blow on downpipe joint
slight play in nearside rear wheel
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside mirror slightly misted but o/k for test
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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F45 JKN is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1989 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 76,076 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 F45 JKN, 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 37 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F45 JKN is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 May 1989.
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