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79,211 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing/headlght cover (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering innerwing/headlight cover (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily coated in under-seal (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Several components throughout vehicle are heavily coated in under-seal, masking over corroded components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All under body heavily under sealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
All under body heavily under sealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
rear valance showing signs of corrosion
signs of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
rear valance showing signs of corrosion
signs of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle
condition and security of wiring looms in engine bay and on underside of vehicle
underside components corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
condition and security of wiring looms in engine bay and on underside of vehicle
condition of exhaust system support rings
nearside headlamp slightly insecure
underside components corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill / outrigger prescribed area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill /chassis rail prescribed area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill / outrigger prescribed area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill / outrigger prescribed area (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both n/side tyres cracks on sidewalls
front and rear tyres perished
general corrosion
offside headlamp beam image and reflector poor
slight flucuation at rear brakes
all tyres perished
brake fluid on minimum level mark
exhaust leaking
exhaust system rubber mountings perished
long travel on footbrake
nearside front upper marker light dim
offside headlamp reflector and beam image poor
oil seepage
various body corrosion
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
all tyres perished
brake fluid on minimum level mark
exhaust leaking
exhaust system rubber mountings perished
imbalance between front brakes close to limit - advise investigation
long travel on footbrake
nearside front upper marker light dim
offside headlamp reflector and beam image poor
oil seepage
various body corrosion
corrosion o/s/f cab floor and front of sill
corrosion to front of o/s/f sill
corrosion to front slam panel n/s/f
corrosion top of n/s/f sill / hole
exhaust mountings poor /perished[replace soon]
n/s/r tyre cracked/perished
o/s/r tyre cracked/perished
play in n/s/r wheel bearing
reverse lamp n/w
various corroded brake pipes
washer jet aims poor
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
reverse lamp n/w
various corroded brake pipes
washer jet aims poor
corrosion o/s/f cab floor and front of sill
corrosion to front of o/s/f sill
corrosion to front slam panel n/s/f
corrosion top of n/s/f sill / hole
exhaust mountings poor /perished[replace soon]
n/s/r tyre cracked/perished
o/s/r tyre cracked/perished
play in n/s/r wheel bearing
both front tyres starting to crack/perish
both headlamp aims on upper limit
both outer sills corroded
both rear jacking point beams corroded/holed
exhaust mounting rubbers poor
horn poor
o/s/f headlamp condensated
various lightly corroded brake pipes
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
front exhaust clamp loose
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust rubbers perrished
slight corrosion on offside front inner wheel arch
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust rubbers perrished
slight corrosion on offside front inner wheel arch
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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M957 PJX is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.4%.
Across all 1994 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 65,242 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 M957 PJX, 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 32 years old, this Talbot Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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M957 PJX is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1994.
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