MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Handbrake effort low at only, 100kg, may be in need of repair or adjustment.
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts. (1.2.1 (e))
Rear bumper sticks out from rear corners, slight hazard
bolt sticking out from bodywork at o/s/r corner, slight hazard
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and bulb insecure (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front brake slight fluctuation
Rear bumper sticks out from rear corners, slight hazard
bolt sticking out from bodywork at o/s/r corner, slight hazard
Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
handbrake warning light on
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
handbrake warning light on
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Outer Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion in patches around inner front wings
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion in patches around inner front wings
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both rear spring hanger bushes slight wear
exhaust pipe holed & corroded
offside front steel brake pipe corroded
both rear spring hanger bushes slight wear
exhaust pipe holed & corroded
offside front steel brake pipe corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear tyre has a small split in outer wall.
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear tyre has a small split in outer wall.
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RJZ 2436 is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 1990 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 73,652 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJZ 2436, 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 36 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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RJZ 2436 is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 April 1990.
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