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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underbody undersealed
all exhaust rubbers perished
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front torsion arm front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general corrosion to underside. underside undersealed
Front Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at rear spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at front spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner wall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front torsion arm front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated contaminated not split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all exhaust rubbers perished
general corrosion to underside. underside undersealed
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle extensively welded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger rear of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle extensively welded
n/s/f wheel bearing slight play
o/s/r wheel bearing slight play
slight smoke from exhaust
underside of vehicle extensively welded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
nearside front chassis outrigger corroded
offside front chassis outrigger corroded
underside rusty in places
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
nearside front chassis outrigger corroded
offside front chassis outrigger corroded
underside rusty in places
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Lower trim covers loose but secure
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front outriggas holed from corrosion
Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired seized (3.6.E.3)
Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust system (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section missing (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc cv boot (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired rear metal pipes replaced and routed wrong. (3.6.A.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Lower trim covers loose but secure
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front outriggas holed from corrosion
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front inner wheel arch area excessively corroded - not falling within a prescribed area
Nearside top marker lamp inoperative
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Fuel system component leaking rear of injection pump (7.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb dim (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Outer 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front inner wheel arch area excessively corroded - not falling within a prescribed area
Nearside top marker lamp inoperative
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?
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J289 ONK is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 J289 ONK, 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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J289 ONK is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 4 February 1992.
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