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75,936 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody covered in underseal
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine bay inner panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arche panel n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner sill covered in sealant (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S - O/S bumper brackets corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S - O/S engine bay inner panels corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S - O/S front panel corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S - O/S inner and outer sills corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S - O/S inner wheel arch corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust rubbers perished/split
temp gauge on dash board effected when side lights switched on.. ( bad earth possilbly)?
wheel trims fitted at time of test unable to check wheel nuts/bolts
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Driver's seat insecure seat foam inscure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front water in head lamp
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front water in head lamp
Offside Rear brake slightly sticking
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/r brake slightly sticking.
rear tyres cracking.
sight corrosion on n/s inner sill under body.
slight corrosion under n/s/f wheel arch.
slight corrosion under o/s/f wheel arch.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both rear tyres starting to perish
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
n/s and o/s rear tyre walls cracking.
slight corrosion on n/s and o/s front wheel arches.
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
n/s and o/s rear tyre walls cracking.
slight corrosion on n/s and o/s front wheel arches.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion to both front inner sills
corrosion to both front inner wheel arches
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?
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J974 PFX is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 59,855 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J974 PFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J974 PFX is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 2 September 1991.
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