MOT Status
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39,381 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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General underbody corrosion
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S/F OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer which has already been repaired (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Engine coolant pump is defective
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Marker lamp not working
Both rear tyres badly perished and cracked. Both tyres in danger of braking up. Would advise replacement asap.
Both rear springs corroded and appear weak
Both rear tyres badly perished and cracked
Both o/s and n/s/f tie bar rubber bushes perished and cracked.
Both rear leaf springs corroded and appear worn.
Both rear tyres perished and cracked would advise replacement.
Exhaust repaired with paste. No leaks at time of test
Some corrosion front brake discs
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Some corrosion front brake discs
exhaust rubber mounts perished
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
exhaust rubber mounts perished
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside inner c/v gaiter insecure
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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J996 GNJ is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 J996 GNJ, 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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J996 GNJ is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 April 1992.
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