MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,739 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
heavy underseal on under body
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Under bonnet battery on driver side not secure, live terminal could short to body. (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired All wending carried out to both inner and outer sills and vehicle floor is to a poor standard. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner sill excessively corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust backbox mountings perishing/supported with cable ties. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe greased preventing clear inspection (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe greased preventing clear inspection (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal whole of under vehicle and previous repairs has been covered in underseal preventing full and clear inspection. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front seats have a little movement
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear wheel binding
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock top area corosion in more than 1 place marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front both seats slight movement in base
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))
Rear leaf springs slightly worn
Loads of welding been done, and underseal has covered everywere so unable to fully check welding
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaver mounting (3.1.9)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides lower inner sills (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
both front brake discs corroded on inner faces
slight inballance on rear brakes infavour of off/side
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
both front discs slightly corroded on inner faces
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front discs slightly corroded vehicle been standing
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front discs slightly corroded vehicle been standing
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear valance starting to show signs of corrosion
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front discs corroded on inside face
rear back panel corroded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front discs corroded on inside face
rear back panel corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
near/side rear tyre starting to crack in tred and perishing on sidewalls
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
near/side rear tyre starting to crack in tred and perishing on sidewalls
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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J703 MVH is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 J703 MVH, 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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J703 MVH is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 July 1992.
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