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Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Underside generally corroded
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside showing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area corroded and showing a previous welded repair and undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area corroded and undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside inner and outer complete sill corroded and showing under seal applied
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area corroded and showing a previous welded repair and undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area corroded and undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside inner and outer complete sill corroded and showing under seal applied
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area lower dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all exhaust mounting rubbers heavily deteriorated advise attention needed
underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion and underseal
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area corroded and showing previous welded repairs and covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside complete inner and outer sills showing corrosion and previous welded repairs and also undersealed
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area corroded and showing previous welded repairs and covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside complete inner and outer sills showing corrosion and previous welded repairs and also undersealed
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area lower slight dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated advise attention
steering rack contains play in nearside and offside inner ball joints
underside of vehicle showing age related corrosion to body and all brake/suspension items
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area corroded and showing previous welded repairs and covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside complete inner and outer sills showing corrosion and previous welded repairs and also undersealed
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area corroded and showing previous welded repairs and covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside complete inner and outer sills showing corrosion and previous welded repairs and also undersealed
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area lower slight dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
all exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated advise attention
steering rack contains play in nearside and offside inner ball joints
underside of vehicle showing age related corrosion to body and all brake/suspension items
Front nearside and offside front brake discs showing surface corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise attention (showing wear marks) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/box section showing a previous welded repair and undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner centre sill area showing a previous welded repair and undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside inner steering arm ball joint contains slight play
exhaust system corroded and mounting rubbers deteriorated
nearside and offside inner and outer sills showing corrosion and heavily undersealed
underside of vehicle showing age related corrosion
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front nearside and offside front brake discs showing surface corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise attention (showing wear marks) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/box section showing a previous welded repair and undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner centre sill area showing a previous welded repair and undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside inner steering arm ball joint contains slight play
exhaust system corroded and mounting rubbers deteriorated
nearside and offside inner and outer sills showing corrosion and heavily undersealed
underside of vehicle showing age related corrosion
Hand Brake Travel Excessive
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Outer sil corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf Spring's weak / both sides
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Hand Brake Travel Excessive
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
free play detected at steering wheel is close to limit
long travel on parking brake lever
nearside front and both rear tyres perished
offside front window regulator defective
oil seepage
rear brake hose ferules corroded
slight binding at nearside rear wheel
steering colum uj just below base of dashboard is worn
suspect body filler used in various body repairs
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear spring front mounting (2.4.A.3)
free play detected at steering wheel is close to limit
imbalance between front brakes
imbalance between rear brakes
long travel on parking brake lever
nearside front and both rear tyres perished
offside front window regulator defective
oil seepage
rear brake hose ferules corroded
slight binding at nearside rear wheel
steering colum uj just below base of dashboard is worn
suspect body filler used in various body repairs
front brake discs in poor condition
long travel on parking brake lever
nearside front and nearside rear tyres perished
oil seepage
slight binding at nearside rear brake
unable to open side or rear loading doors
various underbody corrosion
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
flucuation at front brakes,offside worse - advise investigation
front brake discs in poor condition
long travel on parking brake lever
nearside front and nearside rear tyres perished
oil seepage
slight binding at nearside rear brake
unable to open side or rear loading doors
various underbody corrosion
both rear brake pipes rusty
both rear wheel arches rusty
inner sill rusty and holed but not with in 30cm of suspension mount
inner sills rusty
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
inner and outer sills rusty
inner sills holed not with 30 cm
rear brake pipes rusty
rear wheel arch rusty
exhaust rubbers in poor condition
front lower arm ball joint rubbers in poor condition
front wheel arches rusty
inner and outer sills rusty
near side front c.v boot parishing
bandge on rear exhaust pipe
exhaust rusty
front coil springs rusty
front discs very rusty
inner sills rusty
near side front c.v boot cracking
near side rear outer sill rusty and holed
off side front outer sill rusty and holed
rear wheel arches rusty
van been welded in past
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
bandge on rear exhaust pipe
exhaust rusty
front coil springs rusty
front discs very rusty
inner sills rusty
near side front c.v boot cracking
near side rear outer sill rusty and holed
off side front outer sill rusty and holed
rear wheel arches rusty
van been welded in past
EXHAUST RUBBERS POOR
FRONT DISCS POOR
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
EXHAUST RUBBERS POOR
FRONT DISCS POOR
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes corroded
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J427 DTV is a 1992 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 J427 DTV, 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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J427 DTV is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 March 1992.
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