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64,317 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Floor not fully secure wooden floor structure breaking up on underside (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner sills covered in underseal
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Side marker lens damaged but does not effect emitted light
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Outline marker lamp not working OUTER on wing (BOTH SIDES) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Floor not fully secure wooden floor structure breaking up on underside (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner sills covered in underseal
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Upper Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front indicator outer lens broken
Nearside Rear service brake quite low effort
Nearside headlamp output image poor - on limit of failure
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
horn not very loud
o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Front 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour lens damaged (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
o/s/f indicator lens damaged
o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
n/s/f indicator lens damaged
n/s/r light unit damaged
o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
n/s/f indicator lens damaged
n/s/r light unit damaged
o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached all 4 rubbers missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
aux belt noisy
exhaust loose
front to rear brake pipes corroded
horn poor condition
n/s/f brake pipe corroded
n/s/f indicator lens damaged
n/s/r light unit damaged
o/s/f brake pipe corroded
o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded
o/s/r 1 of 2 side lights not working
aux belt noisy
coolant light on
front to rear brake pipe corroded
horn poor on limit
n/s/f indicator lens damaged
o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes corroded
rear exhaust rubbers split, centre rubber missing
both o/s/f brake pipes corroded
front to rear brake pipe corroded
n/s/f brake pipe corroded
n/s/f indicator lens damaged
o/s/f flexi hose perished
o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both o/s/f brake pipes corroded
front to rear brake pipe corroded
n/s/f arch has a electrical wire loose needs attention
n/s/f brake pipe corroded
n/s/f indicator lens damaged
o/s/f flexi hose perished
o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded
rear exhaust mount missing
brake pipes from load valve corroded
exhaust rubber missing
n/s/f brake pipes corroded
n/s/f indictor lens damaged
number plate lights dim
o/s/f brake pipes corroded
o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded
water drain pipe under vehicle hanging down
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
brake pipes from load valve corroded
exhaust rubber missing
n/s/f brake pipes corroded
n/s/f indictor lens damaged
number plate lights dim
o/s/f brake pipes corroded
o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded
water drain pipe under vehicle hanging down
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch to tie rod mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
gearbox/engine oil leak
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to tie rod (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to tie rod (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
engine /gear oil leak
Electrical wiring inadequately supported hanging over drive shaft n/s/f (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and damaged (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to tie rod (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
engine /gear oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
x2 rubber exhaust mounts missing
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Coolant leak
x2 rubber exhaust mounts missing
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
One exhaust rubber mounting snapped
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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J742 FGU is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 J742 FGU, 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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J742 FGU is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 September 1991.
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