MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,079 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion at n/s/f inner valance
n/s/r light lens cracked
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
corrosion at n/s/f inner valance
n/s/r light lens cracked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion at n/s inner door frame (top)
corrosion at n/s/f inner arch valance
n/s/r light lens cracked
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
battery insecure
crossmember corroding at front exhaust mounting
rear leaf springs different number of leafs on each side
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
battery insecure
cv boot o/sf secured by cable tie but rubbing on hub wont last
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
battery insecure
exhaust rubbers missing
small hole n/sf step
4 leafs o/sr spring 5 on n/sr spring
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust rubber missing
o/sf vwheel arch corroded
slight leak o/sf cv boot
Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
4 leafs o/sr spring 5 on n/sr spring
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust rubber missing
o/sf vwheel arch corroded
slight leak o/sf cv boot
4leaf spring on o/sr and 5 on n/sr
Battery insecure
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
4leaf spring on o/sr and 5 on n/sr
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
floor rotten & holed on gas cylinder storage box
slight bind in o/s front brake
Corrosion on vehicle is advancing and should be kept under observation.
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Corrosion on vehicle is advancing and should be kept under observation.
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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J178 SDC is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.5%.
Across all 1991 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,041 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 J178 SDC, 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 35 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J178 SDC is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 August 1991.
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