MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,655 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust rubber mountings/hangers in very poor condition
General underbody surface corrosion
Nearside Front Headlight condensation on inside of glass, poor beam image
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight play in steering system
Unable to see front brakes pads
Various previous welding repairs
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
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 rubber mountings/hangers in very poor condition
General underbody surface corrosion
Nearside Front Headlight condensation on inside of glass, poor beam image
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight play in steering system
Unable to see front brakes pads
Various previous welding repairs
Offside Front corrosion appearing
Offside seat belt case poor
wear steering downshaft coupling
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc insicure (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front corrosion appearing
Offside seat belt case poor
wear steering downshaft coupling
both front coil springs rusty
front to rear fuel pipes rusty
slight imbalance on rear brakes
slight rust on offside front brake pipe
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion to both front suspension legs.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam dim (1.7.4a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front shock absorbers rusty
slight rust on offside rear shocker mount
all wings have cover material applied
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
all wings have cover material applied
Oil leak
both rear wheel arches rusty
offside front metal brake pipes rusty
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
both rear wheel arches rusty
offside front metal brake pipes rusty
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
both front c v boots perishing
engine & gear box oil ,leak
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advanced corrosion to offside and nearside front out riggers
Advanced wear to front brake discs
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advanced corrosion to offside and nearside front out riggers
Advanced wear to front brake discs
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
All metal brake pipes have advanced corrosion
Slight bind to nearside rear wheel
Surface corrosion to offside front chassis inside wheel arch
advanced corrosion to nearside front chassis inside wheel arch
corrosion to nearside rear spring hanger
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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J862 FWS is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 J862 FWS, 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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J862 FWS is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 October 1991.
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