MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,436 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Battery terminals, (4.11 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2nd box blown (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Central Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded. (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill excessively corroded. (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Showing white light to rear of vehicle. (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion showing on sills & a hole caused by corrosion on nearside chssis outrigger - non prescribed
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
corrosion showing on sills & a hole caused by corrosion on nearside chssis outrigger - non prescribed
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
corrosion n/s outer sill
corrosion/hole by n/s/f jacking point
n/s/r tyre wall cracking
o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
corrosion n/s outer sill
corrosion/hole by n/s/f jacking point
n/s/r tyre wall cracking
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front number plate starting to discolour
nearside outer sill starting to corrode
one centre and one rear exhaust mounting rubber missing(syatem secure)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front number plate starting to discolour
nearside outer sill starting to corrode
one centre and one rear exhaust mounting rubber missing(syatem secure)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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J246 FMV is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 J246 FMV, 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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J246 FMV is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 October 1991.
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