MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,294 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing /wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust rubber mount missing
s/r wooden floor damaged
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
most suspension components corroded
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
most suspension components corroded
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
o/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
o/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J293 HMB is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 J293 HMB, 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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J293 HMB is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 July 1992.
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