MOT Status
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82,015 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Both rear leaf springs corroded
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Both rear leaf springs corroded
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both rear leaf springs corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking around fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
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 Upper Steering locking device ineffective nut that secures track rod to inner tie rod loose (2.1.3 (d))
Lower Gearbox mounting defective under vehicle, replace asap
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and slight noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre going out of shape around tread. 185/14
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper offside and nearside leaf springs corroded
Central Rear Lower engine stabiliser worn
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear fog lamp switch faulty
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Central Rear Lower engine stabiliser worn
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear fog lamp switch faulty
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective perished (6.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust mounting missing but still secure
all brake pipes undersealed
underbody undersealed
Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall, 185/14C 102/100 R (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/14C 102/100 R (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective perished (6.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust rubber missing, but secure
brake pipes undersealed
underbody undersealed
engine and under body covers
both o/s and n/s sills corroded
rear fog light switch faulty
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
both o/s and n/s sills corroded
rear fog light switch faulty
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
cover around n/s seat belt missing
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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J840 HCP is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 J840 HCP, 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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J840 HCP is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 December 1991.
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