MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,620 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front bumper loose near side front
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
0/s inn cv boot insecure
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
0/s inn cv boot insecure
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both inner sills corroded
nearside front tyre sidewalls heavily cracked
offside front tyre sidewalls cracked
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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J418 EJS is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 J418 EJS, 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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J418 EJS is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 April 1992.
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