MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,030 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front side light dim
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Front side light dim
EXDHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE
PLAY IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENT
PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENT
SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS, EXHAUST, BRAKE PIPES, SUSPENSION AND BRAKE COMPONENTS
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
EXDHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE
PLAY IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENT
PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENT
SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS, EXHAUST, BRAKE PIPES, SUSPENSION AND BRAKE COMPONENTS
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front panel and chassis legs,rear spring hangers all slightly corroded
steering column slightly rough
wipers dont park automatically
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front panel and chassis legs,rear spring hangers all slightly corroded
steering column slightly rough
wipers dont park automatically
Gearbox mounting defective
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Gearbox mounting defective
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear springs and mounts slight corrosion
slight play in brake pedal bushes
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
cable ties fitted on exhaust system mounts
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
cable ties fitted on exhaust system mounts
front and rear tyre walls perishing - suggest soon replacement
front brakes slightly out of balance
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
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J817 TPE is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 J817 TPE, 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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J817 TPE is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 June 1992.
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