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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
vehicle corroded all over
vehicle has had lots of welding done all over
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer sill starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
advise slight play in both front and rear wheel bearings
exhaust mounts deteriorated
various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
advise slight play in both front and rear wheel bearings
exhaust mounts deteriorated
various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Exhaust mounts deteriorated
Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 (3.6.B.4e)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust mounts deteriorated
Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported x3 mounts (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
play in n/s steering arm
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
play in n/s steering arm
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres wearing on edges and getting close to legal limit
slight play both front track rod ends
slight play o/s/f wheel bearing
various bits of corrosion under motorhome
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front tyres wearing on edges and getting close to legal limit
slight play both front track rod ends
slight play o/s/f wheel bearing
various bits of corrosion under motorhome
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
both front inner wings around chassis legs corroded
both front tyres wearing low
both inner sills rusty
both rear leaf springs rusty
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both inner sills rusty
both rear leaf springs rusty
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
both front inner wings around chassis legs corroded
both front tyres wearing low
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
general rusting to under side 7 outer front wheel arches
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
gerneral under body rusting
oil leak
steering joint dust cover split/missing
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J346 RKX is a 1992 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 J346 RKX, 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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J346 RKX is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 February 1992.
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