MOT Status
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47,971 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR,DUE TO VEHICLE NOT BEING USED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR,DUE TO VEHICLE NOT BEING USED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty due to vehicle not being used, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under front wheel arch towards the front but out of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch towards the front but out of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch next to suspension leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty due to vehicle not being used, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under front wheel arch towards the front but out of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch towards the front but out of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid pipes on vehicle covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front stabiliser arm rubber cracking but not resulting in any excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very rear section of outer sill rusty but out of the prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front stabiliser arm rubber cracking but not resulting in any excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very rear section of outer sill rusty but out of the prescribed area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil mist on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill adjacent to rear spring front hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid pipes on vehicle covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases generally poor throughout system (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front stabiliser arm rubber cracking but not resulting in any excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very rear section of outer sill rusty but out of the prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front stabiliser arm rubber cracking but not resulting in any excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very rear section of outer sill rusty but out of the prescribed area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil mist on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer of rear cross member has corrosion but out of the prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to outer wall, (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive mist on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear leaf spring hanger at the rear of the spring has corrosion just below the main mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer of rear cross member has corrosion but out of the prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to outer wall, (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive mist on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner wheel arch slight corrosion
Offside Front bumper mount area corroded
Offside Rear outer crossmember slight corrosion.
exhaust rubbers deteriorated
Oil leaks at gearbox.
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust constricted at tail pipe.
Oil leaks at gearbox.
both front seats runners & backs becoming worn (not part of seat belt ancorage)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J49 DVF is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 J49 DVF, 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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J49 DVF is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1992.
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