MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,275 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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0/s/f top side light not working
dual passenger seat fitted on home made sub frame
0/s/f top side light not working
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
dual passenger seat fitted on home made sub frame
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper marker lamp inoperative
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle hose to load valve (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both headlamps (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam both headlamps (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper marker lamp inoperative
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam n/s o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
4 exhaust mounts perishing
Slight dampness around o/s/r brake back plate
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded One o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
All exhaust mounts deteriorating
Both front brake readings juddering slightly
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Corrosion underneath windscreen
Front coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside front track rod end dust cover heavily perished
Offside front brake hoses perished
Signs of/previous brake fluid leak to offside rear
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion underneath windscreen
Front coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside front track rod end dust cover heavily perished
Offside front brake hoses perished
Signs of/previous brake fluid leak to offside rear
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Corrosion around windscreen area
Front brake pipes slightly corroded
Offside front upper brake hose perished
Slight play in steering rack
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)
Offside All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
battery insecure
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
battery insecure
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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J850 RRU 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 60%.
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 J850 RRU, 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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J850 RRU is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 February 1992.
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