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J14 AJO

1994 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,863 mi
Last recorded52,863 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D59,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 AJO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 52,863 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush perished (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Outer c/v boot is leaking grease

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded borderline pass (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush perished (2.7.4)

Rear leaf springs are weak

Fail 1 Sep 2016 52,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush perished (2.7.4)

Offside Front Outer c/v boot is leaking grease

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded borderline pass (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush perished (2.7.4)

Rear leaf springs are weak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 52,817 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front outer c/v boots cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2011 52,729 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 51,978 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front and rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

slight corrosion to under body

Fail 15 Jun 2010 51,978 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front and rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

slight corrosion to under body

Pass 8 Jul 2009 50,890 miles

offside front outer c/v boot starting to perish slightly (will need replacing soon)

rear leaf spring /shackle bushes slightly worn

slight imbalance to front brakes during roller brake test

slight wear in offside part of steering rack

surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes in places

surface corrosion to underbody in places

very slight dampness inside nearside headlight lens

Pass 19 Jun 2008 50,008 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 50,008 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 49,185 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 48,744 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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J14 AJO is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 59,428 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 J14 AJO, 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 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J14 AJO is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 5 May 1994.

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