MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,178 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All rear brakes slightly tight to turn not binding
Battery loose not insecure
Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust rubber missing exhaust still secure
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Gearbox oily
Headlamp aims just inspec
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside rear front shock corroded not leaking
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside front shock corroded not leaking
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear axles corroded not excessive
Steering slightly tight to turn
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
All rear brakes slightly tight to turn not binding
Battery loose not insecure
Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust rubber missing exhaust still secure
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Gearbox oily
Headlamp aims just inspec
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside rear front shock corroded not leaking
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside front shock corroded not leaking
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear axles corroded not excessive
Steering slightly tight to turn
Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT PART OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing PASSENGERS (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 3 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard (1.1.17 (d)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All marker lights not working
All rear wheels slightly tight to turn not binding
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Both rear front shock absorbers corroded not leaking
Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Various exhaust rubbers perished / one missing
Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO LOAD SENSING VALVE BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT PART OF FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions not tested Oil below minimum at time of test (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL/OUTRIGGER (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER SIDE WALL CRACKED SHOWING INNER STRUCTURE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All rear shocks corroded
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake flexys (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONTS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL / OUTRIGGER (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside front roof marker light not working
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH NEARSIDE REAR WHEELS (1.2.1 (f))
Various exhaust rubbers slightly perished
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from load compensator (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill at step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes at load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front brake hose insecure
offside front door step holed and corroded (outwith prescribed areas)
various brake pipes started to corrod
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/r brake slight bind
rear tyres on axel 2 walls cracking
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear tyres outer walls cracking
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear tyres outer walls cracking
front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded
offside front brake pipe slightly corroded
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?
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J797 JUF is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 J797 JUF, 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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J797 JUF is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 June 1992.
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