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61,666 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working cleaned connector terminals. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both front outriggers to sills advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis/crossmembers etc advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both rear spring anchor brackets (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both rear spring shackle brackets (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both rear spring shackle brackets (5.3.1 (b) (i))
corrosion on various suspension components etc
handbrake imbalance
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis/crossmembers/inner sills etc advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
handbrake imbalance n/s rear
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis/crossmembers/inner sills etc advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
handbrake imbalance n/s rear
Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting rubbers perishing and one missing (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on various parts of chassis/crossmembers/frame/underbody/front jacking points etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))
corrosion on fuel tank
handbrake effort/imbalance n/s rear
Central Front Exhaust system insecure rubber support mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror glass cracked damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under body has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under body has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
near side rear brake binding slightly
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt off side front outer insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
near side rear brake binding slightly
off side rear tyre sidewall perishing in places
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pipes corrodding
exhaust rubbers perishing
offside rear tyre perishing
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust rubbers perished
rear brake hose perished
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front brake pads 70% worn
rear brake hose perished
slight exhaust blow from down pipe
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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J169 HGW is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 J169 HGW, 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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J169 HGW is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 June 1992.
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