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front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion
general corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure track rod (2.2.C.1g)
front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion
general corrosion under vehicle
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?
Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.
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J957 DVO is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J957 DVO, 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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What year was J957 DVO registered?
J957 DVO is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 23 April 1992.
Is J957 DVO safe to buy?
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