MOT Status
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82,268 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Upper Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.2.2 (a))
Rear Upper Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged both hoses slight deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged both hoses slight deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
areas of surface corrosion
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
areas of surface corrosion
some areas of surface corrosion
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
some areas of surface corrosion
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust rubber perished x1
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
near side front tyre cracking to side walls
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside rack slight play , nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage , handbrake light on?
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside rack slight play , nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage , handbrake light on?
Coolant leak
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Coolant leak
slight leak from power steering rack
n/s/r brake slightly binding on
slight leak p/s rack
slight wear front strut top mounts
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J290 SJT is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
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 J290 SJT, 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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J290 SJT is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 April 1992.
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