MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,990 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust system detorated
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust system detorated
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
unable to acess condition of front brake pads
vehicle showing extremely heavy signs of surface corrosion
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
unable to acess condition of front brake pads
vehicle showing extremely heavy signs of surface corrosion
Centre Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
off side rear sidewall showing surface cracking
unable to acess condition of front brake pads
Centre Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Centre Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
off side rear sidewall showing surface cracking
unable to acess condition of front brake pads
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
offside and near side rear leaf springs securing mountings showing heavy surface corrosion
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
offside and near side rear leaf springs securing mountings showing heavy surface corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
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J421 PVR is a 1992 Talbot Express in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 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 J421 PVR, 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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J421 PVR is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 May 1992.
Is J421 PVR safe to buy?
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