MOT Status
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108,697 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear valance corroded and holed
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
rear valance holed
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
general body corrosion
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested Exhaust major leak (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Spare wheel insecure under bonet (6.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
general body corrosion
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (3.6.B.4d)
Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s outer starting to perish (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
all brake pipes covered in greese
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
all brake pipes covered in greese
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight corrosion under osf wheel arch not deemed excessive and not in a prescribed area
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight corrosion under osf wheel arch not deemed excessive and not in a prescribed area
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust rubbers badly perished
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
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J428 DTV is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 J428 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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J428 DTV is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 March 1992.
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