MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,994 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Exhaust system insecure Rubber rings broken/perished (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Driver's seat insecure !! Lower mounting frame to floor is insecure and moving!! (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Clutch pedal anti slip is missing
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/Pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Some heavy surface corrosion on most of the front steering and suspension components
n/s/f lower/Outer door sill is slightly corroded
n/s/f tyre worn on edge
n/s/r tyre on 3.7mm Cracking/Perishing and wearing on edge
o/s/f lower/outer door sill is corroded
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside SILL RUST HOLES
Offside SILL RUST HOLES
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside SILL RUST HOLES
Offside SILL RUST HOLES
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
n/s headlamp aim just on lower limit, Unable to adjust
o/s outer sill has small corrosion hole
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
n/s headlamp aim just on lower limit, Unable to adjust
o/s outer sill has small corrosion hole
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SUGGEST REPAIR (6.1.2 (a))
GENERAL RUST
Nearside HEADLIGHT AIM JUST IN LOWER LIMIT ADJUSTER WORN
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING AND OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested AS NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (b))
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 Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested AS NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (b))
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 Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SUGGEST REPAIR (6.1.2 (a))
GENERAL RUST
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING AND OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
GENERAL RUST
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
GENERAL RUST
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight perished
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight perished
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both sides inner sills appear to have been previously repaired suspect repair is of poor standard - advise further inspection
nearside front inner wing slightly corroded
offside front inner wing slightly corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both sides inner sills appear to have been previously repaired suspect repair is of poor standard - advise further inspection
nearside front inner wing slightly corroded
offside front inner wing slightly corroded
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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J858 FCL is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 J858 FCL, 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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J858 FCL is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 June 1992.
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