MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing MARKED YELLOW (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Spilt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch corroded and holed with 30mm of spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect full of water (4.1.2 (c))
Coolant leak slight ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake load sensing valve seized
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both nearside and offside track rods. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides when indicators are on (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both nearside and offside track rods. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides when indicators are on (4.2.3 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
near side iner arch is rusting & off side
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?
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J650 HFM is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 J650 HFM, 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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J650 HFM is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 26 June 1992.
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