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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Coil spring is heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in inner joint. ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush perished, slight play. (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded Coil spring is heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in inner joint. ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush perished, slight play. (5.3.2 (c))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Coil spring is heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in inner joint. ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush perished, slight play. (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded Coil spring is heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in inner joint. ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush perished, slight play. (5.3.2 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Coil spring is heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded Coil spring is heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside headlamp has water in it so projected beam is incorrect. (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering rack gaiter split allowing the ingress of dirt. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Coil spring heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded Coil spring heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust system insecure two rubber mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust rubber split.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Exhaust rubber split.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged on axle (2.2.D.2b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside wiper blade slightly deteriated.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear exhaust rubber's spliting slightly
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?
Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.
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K171 JGY is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 64,064 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K171 JGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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K171 JGY is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 6 August 1992.
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