MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,636 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear joiner (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Bumper insecure Inner mount rotten ( not connected) (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch inner bumper mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Exhaust mounting defective both front rubber mounts cracking (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded b pipes to front flexis (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded b pipes to front flexis (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded to front flexis (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe slightly corroded to front flexis (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front discs corroded
front flexy brake pipe n/s/front cracking slightly
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front discs corroded
front flexy brake pipe n/s/front cracking slightly
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front wheel arch has slight corrosion
offside front wheel arch has slight corrosion
offside rear tyre has slight cracking to outer sidewall
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front wheel arch has slight corrosion
offside front wheel arch has slight corrosion
offside rear tyre has slight cracking to outer sidewall
BRAKE PIPES CORRODING VARIOUS
SOME CORROSION UNDER VAN VARIOUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Faulty starter motor.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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J497 GGU is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 J497 GGU, 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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J497 GGU is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1992.
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