MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,212 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear entry step mounting corroded o/s rear
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Both rear leaf springs and weakened
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear entry step mounting corroded o/s rear
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Both rear leaf springs and weakened
Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Rear camper body leg corroded and holed (not structural)
Exhaust system not adequately supported 3 exhaust rubbers missing (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering jacking point and step (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering jacking point and step (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear camper body leg corroded and holed (not structural)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?
Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.
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J31 VAJ is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 J31 VAJ, 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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J31 VAJ is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 March 1992.
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