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H5 JTT

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

114,163 mi
Last recorded114,163 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 JTT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 114,163 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 113,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 May 2018 113,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 May 2017 113,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2017 113,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2016 112,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all rear spring mounts corroded

cracking to offside rear tyre wall

exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2016 112,262 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts steering rack gaitor (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. and trapped water (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts fouling suspension air bag (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped above steering rack gaitor (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers door pillar (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all rear spring mounts corroded

cracking to offside rear tyre wall

exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2015 11,160 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

clutch nearly worn out

exhaust rubbers deteriortated

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

radiator leaking

rear handbrake cable corroded

tyre size - 185/75/14/C

wiper linkage worn

Fail 2 Jan 2015 111,159 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

clutch nearly worn out

exhaust rubbers deteriortated

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

radiator leaking

rear handbrake cable corroded

tyre size - 185/75/14/C

wiper linkage worn

Pass 27 Jan 2014 110,938 miles

Front brake discs are corroded.

N/s rear tyre is perishing.

Fail 24 Jan 2014 110,937 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs are corroded.

N/s rear tyre is perishing.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 109,892 miles

N/s outer driveshaft gaiter is secure, but securing clip has come adrift.

Oil leaks on engine.

Fail 23 Apr 2013 109,892 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

N/s outer driveshaft gaiter is secure, but securing clip has come adrift.

Oil leaks on engine.

Pass 15 May 2012 108,809 miles

Alternator belt needs adjusting/replacing.

Rear springs ar showing signs of wear.

Secondary towball is obscuring number plate. There is a second number plate in the rear window, but this is not illuminated when the lights are on.

Fail 11 May 2012 108,809 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Alternator belt needs adjusting/replacing.

Rear springs ar showing signs of wear.

Secondary towball is obscuring number plate. There is a second number plate in the rear window, but this is not illuminated when the lights are on.

Fail 15 Jun 2011 107,613 miles

Driveshaft gaiters are perishing & n/s has a pinhole.

Exhaust rubbers are cracking.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear gearbox mounting rubber is split.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 107,613 miles

Driveshaft gaiters are perishing & n/s has a pinhole.

Exhaust rubbers are cracking.

Rear gearbox mounting rubber is split.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 106,795 miles

Lower rear gearbox stabiliser bush is worn.

Oil on engine.

One of the o/s rear sidelight bulbs are out.

Fail 25 Jun 2010 106,697 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Lower rear gearbox stabiliser bush is worn.

Oil on engine.

One of the o/s rear sidelight bulbs are out.

THERE IS A SMELL OF GAS AROUND THE VEHICLE & A HISSING NOISE FROM THE AREA WHERE THE PIPEWORK JOINS THE LPG TANK UNDER THE VEHICLE.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 103,460 miles

Front screen cracked.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear is corroding.

N/s front tyre is perished & cracking & should be replaced.

Rear springs are showing signs of wear.

Fail 17 Jun 2009 103,460 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front screen cracked.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear is corroding.

N/s front tyre is perished & cracking & should be replaced.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear springs are showing signs of wear.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 101,942 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 101,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

heavy flakey rust on n/s and o/s body members at length of vehicle.

heavy flakey rust on n/s and o/s/r spring hanger mountain carriers

heavy flaky rust on all body cross members

heavy wear showing in front brake discs

slight perishing on all exhaust rubber mountains

surface rust on metal brake pipe to o/s/r brake cylinder

Pass 13 Jun 2007 101,492 miles

same advisories as test no 621246357114

unable to check o/s/r metal brake pipe due to paint covering

Fail 5 Jun 2007 101,475 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

engine smokes more than normal

flakey corrosion on all structure areas

flakey corrosion on o/s/r o/s/f and n/s/r wheels

heavy flakey corrosion on n/s/f and o/s/f brake calipers and bearing carrier assemblies

unable to check most rear brake pipes due to being covered in grease

unable to check n/s/f metal brake pipes due to grease covering

Pass 1 Jun 2006 99,849 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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H5 JTT is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 68,439 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 H5 JTT, 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 34 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H5 JTT is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 September 1992.

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