MOT Status
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86,085 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body corrosion
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front brake pads wearing low full inspection can’t be carried out
General underbody corrosion present
Offside front mirror glass broken
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
welding repairs covered in underseal
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Welding repairs covered in underseal
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch x3 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and out sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (central) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper sill/step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Sill starting to corrode
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Sill starting to corrode
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front brake pipes rusty
Front inner arches rusty
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
outer sills rusty
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill on front and rear mountings (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills on front and rear mountings (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front inner wheel arches rusty
both lower outer door sills rusty offside almost to excess
o/s/f inner sill, n/s/f outer sill and o/s/r inner wheel arch are starting to corrode.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
o/s/f inner sill, n/s/f outer sill and o/s/r inner wheel arch are starting to corrode.
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust mounts split.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
O/s/r light lens cracked
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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J347 JCW is a 1991 Talbot Express 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 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 J347 JCW, 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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What year was J347 JCW registered?
J347 JCW is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 October 1991.
Is J347 JCW safe to buy?
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