MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,912 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Coolant leak ()
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust mounts perished/cracking
nearside front side light dim
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust mounts perished/cracking
nearside front side light dim
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o\s and n\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o\s and n\s (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s (1.1.11 (c))
charging light on
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o\s and n\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o\s and n\s (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s (1.1.11 (c))
charging light on
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear indicator lenze damaged slightly
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front head lamp reflector tarnished
no tow ball fitted at time of test therefor e no req to check tow bar electrics
two exhaust supports missing
water leak at rear of engine ie a pipe
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slightly stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Windscreen cracked outwith the swept area
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Charging light glowing
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slightly stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
One exhaust mounting rubber broken ,others are perished
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Windscreen cracked outwith the swept area
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust system not adequately supported three mountings missing (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both near side (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
cracking in both front tyre treads
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust rubber mounts perished slightly
exhaust system corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
brake efficiency just above standard
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J636 EMX is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 J636 EMX, 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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J636 EMX is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1991.
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