MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,555 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Inner Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner sill corroded but outside prescribed area
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Corrosion on bonnet
Little reserve travel on handbrake
Unable to reach 80c temperature, emissions tested at 66c with a pass
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (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))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Corrosion on bonnet
Little reserve travel on handbrake lever
Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brakes require service
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear brakes require service
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion
Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Spare tyre defective
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J662 EVG is a 1992 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 J662 EVG, 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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J662 EVG is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 April 1992.
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