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Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake servo inoperative Alternator belt missing (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/75/16c (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
both front indicators loose
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
rear wheel bearings slightly noisy
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
2 places of corrosion in,inner wheel arches
2 places of corrosion in,inner wheel arches
Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust system corroded in various places.
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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J34 BRA is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 J34 BRA, 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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J34 BRA is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1991.
Is J34 BRA safe to buy?
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