MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp insecure glass (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
screen chipped
1x exhaust mount missing.
Front discs corroded.
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine or Gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wet Test.
Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
2x exhaust mtgs not fitted
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
frt discs corroded
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
atten o/s outer door handle slightly loose
frt discs corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
atten o/s outer door handle slightly loose
frt discs corroded
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Siezed (1.1.17 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Front headlight heavily condensated
Rear foot brake reached minimum requirements 16%
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front discs worn
Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front discs worn
Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
front to rear brake pipes and brake pipes on rear axle beam showing sligns of corrosion under plastic coating
nearside rear spring rear bush slightly worn
oil leak from engine bay
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
front to rear brake pipes and brake pipes on rear axle beam showing sligns of corrosion under plastic coating
nearside rear spring rear bush slightly worn
oil leak from engine bay
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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J961 FNJ is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 J961 FNJ, 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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J961 FNJ is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 November 1991.
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