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57,103 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus both rear's (5.2.3 (n) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Tyre date code not visible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus both rear's (5.2.3 (n) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
slight corrosion on jacking points
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
slight corrosion on jacking points
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside cv gaiter leaking grease
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside cv gaiter leaking grease
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?
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J989 VRX is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
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 J989 VRX, 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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J989 VRX is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 3 June 1992.
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