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87,413 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nearside Front inner sill slightly damaged
Offside Obligatory mirror housing damaged
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Rear O/S/R and N/S/R - Leaf springs are worn
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened worn (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front inner sill slightly damaged
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened worn (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front inner sill slightly damaged
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F + O/S/R + N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear O/S/R and N/S/R - Leaf springs are worn
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F + O/S/R + N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear O/S/R and N/S/R - Leaf springs are worn
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear O/S/R and N/S/R - Leaf springs are worn
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear O/S/R and N/S/R - Leaf springs are worn
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, through clamp, chalked (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill - wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OSR Xmember - spring hanger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
bolt missing from gear selector mounting
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
bolt missing from gear selector mounting
intermitant fault engine turns off when lights operated dangerous
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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J728 HMD is a 1992 Talbot Express in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 J728 HMD, 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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J728 HMD is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 February 1992.
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