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59,899 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material adjacent to load valve (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 of 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 of 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material adjacent to load valve (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 of 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear brake has low reading
Coolant leak vehicle over heats and leaks from expansion bottle
Items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers on screen
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both headlamps damaged
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside mirror damaged
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Marker Lights not working
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Area under windscreen above bonnet covered in tape
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside mirror damaged
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Marker Lights not working
Nearside Front high level marker light not working
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front high level marker light not working
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Under bonnet - as chalked. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Light flickering & turning out completely at times. (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear exhaust rubber missing
Front Headlamp not working on main beam botn (1.7.5a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front 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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Rear marker light not working
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear exhaust rubber missing
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust system corroded
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust system corroded
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
exhaust tail pipe corroded
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J909 UEF is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 J909 UEF, 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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J909 UEF is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 February 1992.
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