MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Cant open bonnet
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Light damage but no sharp edge. (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Wheel covers fitted all around at time of test.
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged but no sharp edge (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front and offside shockers corroded
Offside Front indicator lens cracked
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front and offside shockers corroded
Offside Front indicator lens cracked
Nearside and offside valve stems slightly corroded. Front.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside and offside valve stems slightly corroded. Front.
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust supporting rubbers are perished
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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J563 PVM is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.
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 J563 PVM, 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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J563 PVM is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 April 1992.
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