MOT Status
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58,381 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both axles (1.2.1 (c))
all under body under sealed
All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop working when brake lights are on and dipped beam (4.4.3 (b))
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy axle 3 (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play axle 2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play axle 3 (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy axle 2 (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy axle 3 (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure base - insecure (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. first axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner sill corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front inner sill/jacking point corroded
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy x4 (5.1.3 (b) (i))
service brake efficiency only just met system may need adjustment or repair
Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure swivel plate loose (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front inner sill corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front inner sill/jacking point corroded
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy x4 (5.1.3 (b) (i))
service brake efficiency only just met system may need adjustment or repair
Nearside Front bumper loose
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front inner step/jacking point corroded/holed
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front bumper loose
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front inner step/jacking point corroded/holed
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front bumper loose
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front bumper loose
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. first axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
hand brake rod rubbing on exhaust
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
cracks in rear exhaust mounting rubbers
slight corrosion on second and third axle brake pipes
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J55 JCR is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 J55 JCR, 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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J55 JCR is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 January 1992.
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