MOT Status
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87,823 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe excessively corroded long front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill full of filler (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under brake servo (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 exhaust mount missing some mounts have cracks
2 front brake disc have corrosion
2 head lights slightly high /pattern faded
cover /under tray fitted
front screen has chip center
hand brake has travel
main brake pipe front to rear has corrosion
o/s/f & n/s/f inner sills have corrosion
o/s/f head slightly loose
o/s/f wheel bearing has play
o/s/r /n/s/r wheel bearings have paly
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill /hole (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached heat shield loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
1 exhaust mount missing some mounts have cracks
2 front brake disc have corrosion
2 head lights slightly high /pattern faded
cover /under tray fitted
front screen has chip center
hand brake has travel
main brake pipe front to rear has corrosion
o/s/f & n/s/f inner sills have corrosion
o/s/f head slightly loose
o/s/f wheel bearing has play
o/s/r /n/s/r wheel bearings have paly
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides beam bender (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front headlamp beam image weak
Offside Rear possible brake fluid leak
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier loose (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp mask fitted
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp mask fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp mask fitted
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside headlight reflector corroding
Offside top marker light not working
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
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J153 LCV is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 J153 LCV, 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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What year was J153 LCV registered?
J153 LCV is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 December 1992.
Is J153 LCV safe to buy?
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