MOT Status
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92,542 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight bind o/s/r brake
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside 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))
front brake discs corroded
slight bind o/s/r brake
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside handbrake low effort
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
small hole leaking grease in offside front outer drive shaft gaiter
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades split but unable to check if they clear screen effectively (3.4 (b) (i))
small hole leaking grease in offside front outer drive shaft gaiter
Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear suspension air bellows empty
Aux belt squealing
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Inner Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?
Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J783 HBP is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 64,064 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 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J783 HBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J783 HBP is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 5 May 1992.
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