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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake load valve seized
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Various welding repairs undersealed
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor by passenger seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor under drivers seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill. Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill. Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened Marked in YELLOW. (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS
Body starting to rust.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side door closed shut.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Slight scratches on screen. (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall split. 185-14C. (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread misshaped. 185-14C. (4.1.D.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Body starting to rust.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side door closed shut.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Slight scratches on screen. (8.3.1d)
Nearside rear chassis starting to rust slightly.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Mirror cover. (6.1.C.1)
Nearside rear chassis starting to rust slightly.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front tyre inner sidewall starting to split.
Oil leak
Underside of vehicle starting to corrode.
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front tyre inner sidewall starting to split.
Oil leak
Underside of vehicle starting to corrde.
Rear bumper panel corroded.
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear bumper panel corroded.
Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge. 185-14c.
Oil leak
Underside of vehicle starting to corrode slightly.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge. 185-14c.
Oil leak
Underside of vehicle starting to corrode slightly.
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
underside has slight corrosion
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Oil leak
underside has slight corrosion
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
both front tyre treads low
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
play in both rear wheel bearings
play in n/s/f wheel
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
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J234 EPW is a 1992 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 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 J234 EPW, 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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J234 EPW is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 March 1992.
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