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82,384 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Top inner wings and scuttle panel corroded
Front and rear suspension components slightly corroded
Nearside Front And offside front wheel arches corroded
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play And offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And Offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Airbag Mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Secured with cable ties (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Top inner wings and scuttle panel corroded
Front and rear suspension components slightly corroded
Nearside Front And offside front wheel arches corroded
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play And offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front panel corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
bumper reinforcement bar corroded
various areas off vehicle has corrosion
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front panel corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
bumper reinforcement bar corroded
various areas off vehicle has corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by fog lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Door sills corroded and holes but are not effecting any prescribed componants
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Door sills corroded and holes but are not effecting any prescribed componants
Offside Rear brake may need some adjustment or attension
Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()
n/s & o/s under door sills corroded & holed but not effecting vehicle structure
slight perishing of rear tyres
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s front (1.8.A.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s rear tyre inner wall damaged
rear brakes 22% balance
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
clips broken or rear plastic trim
slight corrosion of rear leaf springs
slight movement in n/s seat runners
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
clips broken or rear plastic trim
slight corrosion of rear leaf springs
slight movement in n/s seat runners
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
exhaust rubber hangers starting to deteriate
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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J891 LOR is a 1991 Talbot Express in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 J891 LOR, 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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J891 LOR is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1991.
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