MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,261 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Positive battery cable resting on negative battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested Emissions CO too high to be measured (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both hoses at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp full of water (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective full of water (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step/inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch only tack welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front and rear spring mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger at rear of front step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step/inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch only tack welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear spring mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lock nut missing from tapered pin (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted not in clip (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
heavy corrosion to all rear leafspring mounting to chassis
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
heavy corrosion to all rear leafspring mounting to chassis
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
upper side marker inop
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
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J3 WLM is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 J3 WLM, 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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J3 WLM is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1992.
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