MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,307 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer seal showing corrosion
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP PLUG (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED
Emissions not tested VEHICLE OVERHEATING REQUIRES COOLANT RE-FILL (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER STEP YELLOW (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL MULTI HOLES YELLOW (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced TO REAR OF TYRE YELLOW (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP PLUG (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SURFACE CORROSION TO MAJORITY OF UNDERSIDE INCLUDING INNER ARCHES AND WINGS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Inner door step slightly corroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Inner door step slightly corroded
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Inner door step slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Inner door step slightly corroded
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
all corrision points marked with chalk
drivers door outer handle faulty
engine will only run on part choke
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
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J33 MRV is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 J33 MRV, 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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J33 MRV is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 August 1991.
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