MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
all over underbody corrosion
both rear leaf springs corred
advise perished cv boots
advise slow indicators poor battory strap heavley undersealed beern standing week rear spring monts disks liped
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
nearside front outer cv boot pin holed
surface corrosion to underbody and suspension components
Nearside Front Brake performance not tested leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced box section area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under body (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
nearside front outer cv boot pin holed
surface corrosion to underbody and suspension components
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
number plate lights earth problem
Nearside Front rack end drum stick
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement lsv likage (1.1.15 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing in front of strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing behind front strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front rack end drum stick
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing behind suspension strut (2.4.A.3)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush spring eye bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken x 2coils (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken 1x missing 1 x broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing behind suspension strut (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r and o/s/r assistor springs broken, but not part of standard suspension
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear o/s/r tyre showing sigs of deteriorting
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight bind n/s/r brake.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight bind n/s/r brake.
nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit
nearside inner sill corroded
nearside outer sill corroded
offside inner sill corroded
offside outer sill corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit
nearside inner sill corroded
nearside outer sill corroded
offside inner sill corroded
offside outer sill corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front wiper blades poor performance
horns performance just acceptable
nearside lower sill corroded
offside lower sill corroded
rear exhaust silencer supported with a chain
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front wiper blades poor performance
horns performance just acceptable
nearside lower sill corroded
offside lower sill corroded
rear exhaust silencer supported with a chain
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
n/s/r brake binding
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion to nearside and offside, underside of body not within a prescribed area
offside seatbelt stalk cover missing
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?
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J510 GGU is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 53,636 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J510 GGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J510 GGU is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 4 June 1992.
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