MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,833 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)
Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn nsf outer (2.5.C.1b)
Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn osf outer (2.5.C.1b)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play osr (2.6.2)
advise service brake just meets requirements
exhaust system very rusty and slight leak
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement load sensing valve seized (3.5.1k)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)
Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn nsf outer (2.5.C.1b)
Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn osf outer (2.5.C.1b)
Headlamp aim too low nsf and osf (1.8)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play osr (2.6.2)
exhaust system very rusty and slight leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS
Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
front brake discs worn and corroded
full exhaust system corroded
rear leaf springs weakend
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
nearside rear brake binding slightly.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc's corroded on inner face
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
unable to inspect front brake pads due to wheel design
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside front inner trackrod has slight play
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
all rear spring eye bushes worn
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
handbrake lever travel
headlamp beam modifiers fitted
n/s/r lens cracked
slight play o/s/r hub
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
all rear spring eye bushes worn
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
handbrake lever travel
headlamp beam modifiers fitted
n/s/r lens cracked
slight play o/s/r hub
All tyres perrished.
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Windscreen cracked but not within prescribed area.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
all tyres perrished
windscreen cracked but not within swept area. †
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J224 NTA is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 J224 NTA, 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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J224 NTA is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 December 1991.
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