MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,921 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nsr corner bumper missing
osf corner bumper insecure
osf step corroded underside
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front inner step corroded & holed
nsf inner wing corrode (brake pipe mounting)
nsf inner wing corrode (under bonnet at bonnet hinge)
nsf sill panel corroded (underside)
os f wheel arch corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing plate not fully welded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Nearside front inner step corroded & holed
nsf inner wing corrode (brake pipe mounting)
nsf inner wing corrode (under bonnet at bonnet hinge)
nsf sill panel corroded (underside)
os f wheel arch corroded
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
corrosion on o/s front arch + n/s step
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
corrosion on o/s front arch + n/s step
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
unable to check rear road springs due to plastic bag covering springs. plastic bags tied on.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
unable to check rear road springs due to plastic bag covering springs. plastic bags tied on.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both rear road springs covered up
engine oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear road springs covered up
engine oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Battery insecure
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
long hand brake travel
unable to check rear spring , covered in plastic bags
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Battery insecure
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
advise offside and nearside front outer wing panels corroded
advise offside front/front outer sill panel corroded but not within prescribed areas
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J226 NTA is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44%.
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 J226 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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J226 NTA is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 December 1991.
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