MOT Status
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50,581 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened back plates (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened back plates (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
vehicle has age related corrosion to under side of vehicle
Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play
slight oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
N/s/r tyre has slight bulge on inside edge
N/s/r tyre worn on inside edge
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/s/r tyre has slight bulge on inside edge
O/s/r tyre worn on inside edge
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
N/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
O/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
O/s/r lower position lamp has a bulb not working
o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J165 EAU is a 1992 Talbot Express in White 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 J165 EAU, 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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J165 EAU is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 April 1992.
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