MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,774 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material though cab slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material though cab slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier secondary (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside front inner wing corroded not within a prescribed area
offside front brake binding
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier secondary (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front exhaust hanger broken
nearside front inner wing corroded not within a prescribed area
offside front brake binding
offside front outer chassis corroded but solid at time of test
1 of the exhaust hangers broken system still supported
slight leak on exhaust system
temporary fuel cap fitted
2 exhaust hanger rubbers broken system still adequately supported
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
2 exhaust hanger rubbers broken system still adequately supported
nearside front brake binding slightly
exhaust corroded
oil leak
temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
n/side sill corroding
o/side sill corroding
slight oil leak from engine
wheel arches and body mounts corroding
n/side sill corroding
o/side sill corroding
slight oil leak from engine
wheel arches and body mounts corroding
slight oil leak from engine
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
slight oil leak from engine
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside front inner sill slightly corroded
offside rear brake sticking slightly
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both outer sills getting weak
brake pipes greased over
chassis greased over
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
both outer sills getting weak
brake pipes greased over
chassis greased over
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
front crossmember corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
clutch worn
front crossmember corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s/outer drive shaft gaiter loose on mount
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?
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J343 JCW is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 59,855 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 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J343 JCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J343 JCW is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 August 1991.
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