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ExpiredMileage
116,790 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner quarter near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch in 3 places (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Both rear shockers leaking slightly.
Slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
nearside rear handbrake cable outer sheath split
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
nearside rear handbrake cable outer sheath split
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
rear tyres cracking
slight play in rear wheel bearings
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
corroded brake pipe on rear axle
rear tyres cracking
slight play in rear wheel bearings
corrosion to inner face of o/s/f brake disc
corrosion to o/s/f and n/s/f inner wings
corrosion to various brake pipes
rear breake load sensing valve partially seized
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J165 KFV is a 1992 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol 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 KFV, 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 KFV is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 March 1992.
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