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Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear position lamps slightly dull
Rear leaf springs weak
speedometer illumination slightly dull
wiring security in poor condition
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear position lamps slightly dull
Rear leaf springs weak
speedometer illumination slightly dull
wiring security in poor condition
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength TIE BAR MOUNTING AREA CORRODED. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle FOOT BRAKE POOR READING. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front outer brake discs and pads not seen.
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner tread section. Some distortion. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside rear brake slight binding.
Nearside Front FUEL CAP NO ACCESS.
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front FUEL CAP NO ACCESS.
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front outer brake pads not seen.
Offside front tyre just within tread depth limit.
Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
End section of exhaust broken away.
Front outer brake pads not seen.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front tyre just within tread depth limit.
Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread.
O/S rear brake rubbing slightly.
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
O/S rear brake rubbing slightly.
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
drivers seat was loose on mounting .Now secured.
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
drivers seat was loose on mounting .Now secured.
Some corrosion of offside and nearside front flexible brake pipe ferrules.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Some corrosion of offside and nearside front flexible brake pipe ferrules.
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
REAR SPRINGS BOWING.
REAR SPRINGS BOWING.
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
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J437 ERR is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 J437 ERR, 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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J437 ERR is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 May 1992.
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