MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,451 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability tie bar mount bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner sill corrision non structual
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both track rod end covers perished
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front tyre perished
Nearside Rear brake has slight bind
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip missing (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front tyre perished
Nearside Rear brake has slight bind
Front COOLANT LEAK ENGINE
Nearside Front BRAKE PADS LOW
Nearside Front SEAT BASE LOOSE-BOLT MISSING
Offside MID EXHAUST MOUNTS PERISHED
Offside Rear BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Front COOLANT LEAK ENGINE
Nearside Front BRAKE PADS LOW
Nearside Front SEAT BASE LOOSE-BOLT MISSING
Offside MID EXHAUST MOUNTS PERISHED
Offside Rear BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
under side of vehicle has slight corrosion
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
areas of corrosion
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
corrosion around front of vehicle out of areas
nearside rear light damaged
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
corrosion around front of vehicle out of areas
nearside rear light damaged
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J478 RPH is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 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 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J478 RPH, 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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J478 RPH is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 27 May 1992.
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