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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front silencer has leak (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mount area (front) corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mount area (front) corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL Brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in-between tread bands. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking to sidewalls and in-between tread bands. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot cracking but not leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in-between tread bands. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting area (front) corroded at inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking to sidewalls and in-between tread bands. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring mounting area (front) corroded/holed at inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL Brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in-between tread bands. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking to sidewalls and in-between tread bands. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot cracking but not leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in-between tread bands. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting area (front) corroded at inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking to sidewalls and in-between tread bands. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
all tyres starting to perish
Nearside Front cracking
Nearside Rear cracking
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake binding slightly
all tyres cracking slightly
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both rear brakes slightly binding.
both rear tyres cracking.
nearside front tyre craking.
brake pipes coated in grease.
nearside front tyre cracking.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both rear tyres slightly cracking.
nearside front tyre slightly corroded.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both rear tyres slightly cracking.
nearside front tyre slightly corroded.
rear valance corroded to excess outwith perscribed area.
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust rubbers deterioated.
nearside rear tyre cracking.
nearside front inner wheel arch area corroded but not holed
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Outer Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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J471 RPH is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 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 J471 RPH, 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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J471 RPH is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 April 1992.
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