MOT Status
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76,248 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
UNDERCARRAGE CORRODED
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded dorstep outer sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
horn requires attention soon
Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt missing both rear / rear attachment bracket bolts missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
horn requires attention soon
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
front slam panel corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch in several places (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both doorstep under sills (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear under sills (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
front slam panel corroded
both front inner wheel arches corroded
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
both front inner wheel arches corroded
both front inner wings corroded and holed
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.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)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
both front inner wings corroded and holed
corrosion front
corrosion rear pannel
exhaust rubbers
o/s/r brake slight bind
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
corrosion front
corrosion rear pannel
exhaust rubbers
o/s/r brake slight bind
all tyres wall condition advise change
corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
all tyres wall condition advise change
corrosion
both front tyres 1,6mm
both rear tyres wall condition
corrosion rear pannel
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front tyres 1,6mm
both rear tyres wall condition
corrosion rear pannel
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s f+r tyres wall condition
o/s brake pipe
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s f+r tyres wall condition
o/s brake pipe
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)
near side front and near side rear tyre slight cuts and perished side walls .
CORROSION ON N/S/F AND O/S/F BODY PUT NOT WITH IN 30CM OFF ANY PRESCRIBED AREA
N/S/R OUTER TYRE WALL CRACKING
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
CORROSION ON N/S/F AND O/S/F BODY PUT NOT WITH IN 30CM OFF ANY PRESCRIBED AREA
N/S/R OUTER TYRE WALL CRACKING
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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J540 KEJ is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.
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 J540 KEJ, 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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J540 KEJ is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 March 1992.
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