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Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leak centre (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
complete exhaust system corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush near excessive. (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer cv boot weeping grease.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes across rear axle (from joins). (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush offside & nearside bushes near excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear flexible brake hose slightly twisted.
some corrosion to underside of vehicle.
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe section. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush near excessive. (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer cv boot weeping grease.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes across rear axle (from joins). (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush offside & nearside bushes near excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear flexible brake hose slightly twisted.
some corrosion to underside of vehicle.
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking
Offside Front brake house protective casing split exposing ferrel
underbody and chassis has corrosion in multiple places
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
clutch slipping
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking
Offside Front brake house protective casing split exposing ferrel
underbody and chassis has corrosion in multiple places
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brakes have imbalance
White reflectors fitted to rear
nearside and offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiters starting to perish
nearside and offside rear leaf springs splayed slightly (close to tyres)
slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
nearside and offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiters starting to perish
nearside and offside rear leaf springs splayed slightly (close to tyres)
slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
exhaust mounts perished
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall and also offside rear
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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J376 DRR is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1992 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 68,439 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 J376 DRR, 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 34 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J376 DRR is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 March 1992.
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