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ExpiredMileage
39,293 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front and rear suspensions corroded
horn output poor
n/s washer jet poor direction
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
o/s steering rack boot contaminated not split
parking brake lever as little reserve travel
service brake effort only just met
front constant velocity gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside Outer
parking brake lever has little reserve travel
steering poor operation and also o/s steering rack boot slightly insecure and contaminated
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
corrosion to front suspension and chassis areas
engine turbo pipe adrift
exhaust rubber missing
front crossmember corroded
o/s front brake pipe corroded
o/s sill step holed and corroded not perscribed area
slight bind o/s front hub also brake application only just met
steering poor operation also o/s steering rack boot slightly insecure and contaminated
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
corrosion to front suspension and chassis areas
engine turbo pipe adrift
exhaust rubber missing
front crossmember corroded
o/s front brake pipe corroded
o/s sill step holed and corroded not perscribed area
slight bind o/s front hub also brake application only just met
steering poor operation also o/s steering rack boot slightly insecure and contaminated
both front flexi brake hoses slightly insecure
exhaust slightly insecure various rubbers deteriorated and front bracket missing
front crossmember corroded and repairs
n/s outer cv boot slightly insecure on housing
o/s front brake pipe starting to corrode
o/s front step cracked and slightly insecure
o/s outer cv boot slightly insecure on shaft and inner slightly insecure on housing
poor steering operation
all rear shocker bushes splitting
front exhaust bracket missing
n/s front flexis and brake pipes slightly insecure
n/s outer cv boot contaminated not split
o/s front flexi brake hoses slightly insecure
o/s front sill step corroded
o/s outer cv boot slightly insecure on shaft
wiper blades poor
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all rear shocker bushes perished and splitting
e/p/s poor operation on tickover
front crossmember corroded and repaired
front exhaust bracket missing
n/s front brake flexi slightly insecure
n/s outer cv boot contaminated not split
o/s front brake pipes slightly insecure
o/s inner sill at step corroded
wiper blades poor
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
battery slightly insecure
horn poor
o/s front brake pipe corroded
o/sfront sill step corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
fuel tank corroded
offside and nearside doorsteps in poor condition
offside front crossmember corroded
rear brake back plates corroded
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
fuel tank corroded
offside and nearside doorsteps in poor condition
offside front crossmember corroded
rear brake back plates corroded
Battery insecure
Front bumper insecure
Oil leak
Underbody has slight corrosion all over
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Battery insecure
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Underbody has slight corrosion all over
Front bumper insecure
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front and rear suspension components rusting.
both rear brake backing plates getting weak due to corrosion.
o/s/r brake pipe starting to rust.
repair on exhaust
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
repair on exhaust
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front and rear suspension components rusting.
both rear brake backing plates getting weak due to corrosion.
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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J128 FWS is a 1992 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 1992 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 68,439 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 J128 FWS, 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 34 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J128 FWS is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1992.
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