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72,309 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective all rubber o rings perished and require replacement (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber mountings perished (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Headlamp aim not tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire dripping from left side of engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear tyre deteriorating (cracking)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside rear tyre deteriorating (cracking)
advise tyres cracking/tearing on sidewalls
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J40 HAT is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 J40 HAT, 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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What year was J40 HAT registered?
J40 HAT is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 July 1992.
Is J40 HAT safe to buy?
The MOT history for J40 HAT shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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