MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,377 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules
brake pedal travel slightly long
front brake discs rusty
various welded repairs underneath undersealed but appear sound
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules
brake pedal travel slightly long
front brake discs rusty
various welded repairs underneath undersealed but appear sound
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight corrosion to the underside
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight corrosion to the underside
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
engine undertray secured with cable ties
front bumper loose
nearside outer cv gaiter leaking grease
offside rear lamp lens loose
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
engine undertray secured with cable ties
front bumper loose
nearside cv gaiter leaking grease
offside front inner wing coroded
offside rear lamp lens loose
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside front inner wing coroded
offside rear lamp lens loose
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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J519 BVG is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1991 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,041 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 J519 BVG, 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 35 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J519 BVG is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 August 1991.
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