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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (special clip) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working marker light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 14 c (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit 1.8 mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective all rubber hangers perished (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both brake hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle difficult to engauge/button has to be pressed in (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable casing damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp insecure both loose due to damaged mounting panel (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
accelerator pedal worn smooth
all rear leaf spring splay clamps slightly loose
chassis number under bonnet slightly deteriorated
front bumper rear panel corroded/weakened
handbrake lever has free play travel
horn working but quiet
noise from transmission
rear handbrake mechanism return spring snapped
temporary fuel cap fitted
windscreen washers working but weak
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective all rubber hangers perished (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both brake hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle difficult to engauge/button has to be pressed in (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable casing damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp insecure both loose due to damaged mounting panel (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
accelerator pedal worn smooth
all rear leaf spring splay clamps slightly loose
chassis number under bonnet slightly deteriorated
front bumper rear panel corroded/weakened
handbrake lever has free play travel
horn working but quiet
noise from transmission
rear handbrake mechanism return spring snapped
temporary fuel cap fitted
windscreen washers working but weak
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective all rubber hangers perished (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both brake hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle difficult to engauge/button has to be pressed in (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lamp (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner cv boot clip loose but not insecure
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lamp (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp insecure both loose due to damaged mounting panel (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
accelerator pedal worn smooth
all rear leaf spring splay clamps slightly loose
battery light illuminated until engine revs are raised
chassis number under bonnet slightly deteriorated
front bumper rear panel corroded/weakened
handbrake lever has free play travel
horn working but quiet
noise from transmission
rear handbrake mechanism return spring snapped
temporary fuel cap fitted
windscreen washers working but weak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Driver's seat insecure bolt loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective all rubber hangers perished (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both brake hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle difficult to engauge/button has to be pressed in (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lamp (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner cv boot clip loose but not insecure
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lamp (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp insecure both loose due to damaged mounting panel (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
accelerator pedal worn smooth
all rear leaf spring splay clamps slightly loose
battery light illuminated until engine revs are raised
chassis number under bonnet slightly deteriorated
front bumper rear panel corroded/weakened
handbrake lever has free play travel
horn working but quiet
noise from transmission
rear handbrake mechanism return spring snapped
temporary fuel cap fitted
windscreen washers working but weak
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective all rubber hangers perished (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both brake hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
auxiliary belts in poor condition
battery light illuminated until engine revs are raised
horn working but quiet
nearside rear handbrake effort reading half the amount of the offside rear
temporary fuel cap fitted
slight engine oil leak
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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
slight engine oil leak
both headlamp beam patterns poor
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
both headlamp beam patterns poor
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
X1 exhaust rubber not connected
Electrical wiring insecure Starter motor (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
X1 exhaust rubber not connected
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
wiper marks to screen
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
wiper marks to screen
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
wiper marks to screen
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen slightly scratched.
Windscreen stone-chipped.
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J38 BRA is a 1991 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
Across all 1991 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,041 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 J38 BRA, 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 35 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J38 BRA registered?
J38 BRA is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 August 1991.
Is J38 BRA safe to buy?
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