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Exhaust mounting defective some rubbers broken, others perished (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective some rubbers broken, others perished (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front wiper scuttle deteriorated
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wiper blade becoming poor
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central exhaust deteriorated
Exhaust mounting defective rubber hangers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Exhaust mounting defective rubber hangers perished (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
exhaust system deteriorated
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
exhaust system deteriorated
Exhaust mounting defective rubber hangers perished (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shocks corroded
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
power steering pump noisy
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?
Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.
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J457 CTV is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.
Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 70,220 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J457 CTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J457 CTV registered?
J457 CTV is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 January 1992.
Is J457 CTV safe to buy?
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