MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,008 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil present around lower engine but no positive leak found
slight displacement of offside rear auxhillary coil spring
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil present around lower engine but no positive leak found
slight displacement of offside rear auxhillary coil spring
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front discs corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front discs corroded
n/s/f mirror cracked
nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
o/s/r tyre wearing on edges
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f mirror cracked
nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
o/s/r tyre wearing on edges
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
bottom steering column bearing worn
exhaust system corroded
offside rear light lense damaged
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
bottom steering column bearing worn
exhaust rubber mountings perished
exhaust system corroded
offside rear light lense damaged
nearside and offside rear leaf spring bushes worn
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside and offside rear leaf spring bushes worn
Coolant leak
grease leaking past offside outer c.v. boot clip
Coolant leak
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
grease leaking past offside outer c.v. boot clip
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?
Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J873 CRB is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 75,135 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 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J873 CRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J873 CRB is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 15 October 1991.
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