MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,252 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All rigged brake pipes covered in grease
Offside Front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion
Offside Rear Reg light dull
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake lever has restricted free movement exhaust fouling rod (1.1.15 (e))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.01 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
one stop light brighter than other
one tail light brighter than other
Rear exhaust tailpipe deteriorated/holed
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Rear exhaust tailpipe deteriorated/holed
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust system insecure rubber hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced SIDELAMPS DULL (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion
Nearside front suspension ball joint rubber split. No evidence of dirt etc. ingress
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Play in offside drive shaft bearing/carrier
Slight damage (cut) to nearside front tyre inner-sidewall
Steering rack gaiters sweating
Brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion
Nearside front suspension ball joint rubber split. No evidence of dirt etc. ingress
Play in offside drive shaft bearing/carrier
Slight damage (cut) to nearside front tyre inner-sidewall
Steering rack gaiters sweating
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
handbrake travel
inner edge of front brake disc's corroded
slight cracking o/s/r tyre outer sidewall
Exhaust centre section left rubber split
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside ball joint rubber split
Offside CV gaiter perrishing
Possible intermittant poor horn contact?
Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion
Steering gaiters sweating
Suspect engine cooling fan inop?
Exhaust centre section left rubber split
Nearside ball joint rubber split
Offside CV gaiter perrishing
Possible intermittant poor horn contact?
Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion
Steering gaiters sweating
Suspect engine cooling fan inop?
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
exhaust tail pipe corroded & end missing
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust tail pipe corroded & end missing
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
front brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
front brake discs slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?
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J197 EAU is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 70,220 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 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J197 EAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J197 EAU is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 10 April 1992.
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