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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective all - split (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both - to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth - requires replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
Underside of bonnet corroded/holed
Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective all - split (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both - to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth - requires replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
Underside of bonnet corroded/holed
Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective rubber mountings perished and weak (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear sill and to rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside wing mirror glass cracked
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside of bonnet corroded and holed
wipers not working on intermittant wipe
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective rubber mountings perished and weak (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear sill and to rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside wing mirror glass cracked
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside of bonnet corroded and holed
wipers not working on intermittant wipe
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective all - perished/split (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside outer sill corroded/holed at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective All exhaust rubbers perished and one missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside outer sill corroded at rear
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective All exhaust rubbers perished and one missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside outer sill corroded at rear
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Three places on two silencers/joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective All - perished (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective All exhaust rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective All exhaust rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Drive belt worn, but not excessively water pump belt loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear bumper corner missing
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Drive belt worn, but not excessively water pump belt loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear bumper corner missing
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake discs corroded
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
foot brake has slight travel
nearside front tyre worn unevenly
Oil leak ()
offside front outer cv gaiter deteriorated
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
c/v boot perished o/s
exhaust rubbers about to split
rear springs flattend
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
c/v boot perished o/s
exhaust rubbers about to split
rear springs flattend
both rear leaf springs flattening
exhaust supports perished
front brake hoses perished x2
only tested n/s/r seat belt
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
both rear leaf springs flattening
exhaust supports perished
front brake hoses perished x2
only tested n/s/r seat belt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
nearside front wheel bearing has some play
nearside headlight condensated
NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY AND FLUID LEAK
OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS HAS SLIGHT CORROSION
OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT HAS SLIGHT WATER INGRESS
REAR SPRINGS FLATTENING
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY AND FLUID LEAK
OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS HAS SLIGHT CORROSION
OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT HAS SLIGHT WATER INGRESS
REAR SPRINGS FLATTENING
Exhaust down pipe, spring mountings missing spring retaining washers
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
O/S/R brake slightly binding
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
alot of movment in seat mountings
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
alot of movment in seat mountings
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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J732 SPR is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 J732 SPR, 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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J732 SPR is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 June 1992.
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