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92,702 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
battery u/s
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
battery u/s
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
clutch slipping
exhaust hanger missing
o/s front inner arch corroded not in perscribed area
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
clutch slipping
exhaust hanger missing
o/s front inner arch corroded not in perscribed area
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to limet (3.6.B.4d)
play in n/s/f lower arm
slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
corrosion at nearside front outer wheel arch section
exhaust center pipe rubber perishing
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
both nearside front metal brake pipes corrodded not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria
corrossion at nearside front wheel arch section.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
both nearside front metal brake pipes corrodded not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria
corrossion at nearside front wheel arch section.
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both sides nearside front metal brake pipes corrodded not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
offside front cv boot perishing
offside rear outer wheel arch corrosion
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
offside front cv boot perishing
offside rear outer wheel arch corrosion
Battery insecure
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
STRONG ADVISE; BOTH REAR TYRE WALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED / ALL SILENCER "O" RINGS ALSO PERISHED.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?
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J275 ERB 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 66.7%.
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 J275 ERB, 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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J275 ERB is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 May 1992.
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