MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,017 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (3.4 (b) (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))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
all tyres perishing
front discs corroding on edges
general underbody corrosion
n/s/f wheel bearing has very slight play
rear leaf spring eye bushes deteriorating
rear leaf springs weak
small chip in windscreen
exhaust corroding in places
front discs corroding
general underbody corrosion
slight play both front wheel bearings
slight play both rear wheel bearings
suspension shows age/wear
exhaust corroding in places
front discs corroding
general underbody corrosion
n/s/f wheel bearing slight play
suspension shows age/wear
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust corroding in places
front discs corroding
general underbody corrosion
n/s/f wheel bearing slight play
suspension shows age/wear
both front wipers starting to smear(may need replacing soon)
both rear bearings slight noise
exhaust heavily corroded in places
front discs heavily corroded/poor condition (may need replacing soon)
general underbody corrosion
o/s top marker loose
release bearing noisey
suspension shows age/wear
windscreen craked (close to limit)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front wipers starting to smear(may need replacing soon)
both rear bearings slight noise
exhaust heavily corroded in places
front discs heavily corroded/poor condition (may need replacing soon)
general underbody corrosion
o/s top marker loose
release bearing noisey
suspension shows age/wear
windscreen craked (close to limit)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?
Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J284 PTA is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 J284 PTA, 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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J284 PTA is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 28 May 1992.
Is J284 PTA safe to buy?
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