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Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Headlights condensated
Vehicle undersealed
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear suspension rusty
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear suspension rusty
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn N/S/F disc running hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front inner sill corroded and weak
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides rear lower (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides rear cross -member at Rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
All exhaust rubbers badly deteriorated and split
Both front inner arches corroded and weak
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn N/S/F disc running hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front inner sill corroded and weak
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive and sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides rear lower (5.3.2 (c))
Rear exhaust joint and brackets corroded and weak
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
all exhaust clamps badly corroded corroded and deteriorated
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Leak from exhaust manifold bolts missing, and minor leaks from exhaust. (8.2.1.1 (b))
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 Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR SPRING HANGER FIXING. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Areas of corrosion apparent underside of vehicle.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber o rings broken (7.1.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
slight wear in o/s/f hub
Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
nearside inner cv joint excessively worn
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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J53 ENU is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 J53 ENU, 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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J53 ENU is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1992.
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