MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,830 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel hose deteriorated AT FILTER (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WIPERS TO BE TESTED (3.5 (a))
Fuel hose deteriorated AT FILTER (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH FRONT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH FRONT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
WATER PUMP BELT MISSING
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
front tyres cracked but not showing cords
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both numberplates discoluring
exhaust mount rubbers very perished
rear exhaust corroded/holed
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres perished
both front under arches rusty
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres perished
both front under arches rusty
front drive shaft boot seaping grease
both front outer cv boots slightly seeping
offside front tyre perished on inner wall
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front outer cv boots slightly seeping
offside front tyre perished on inner wall
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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J638 EMX is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 J638 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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J638 EMX is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1991.
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