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J128 FWS

1992 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

39,293 mi
Last recorded39,293 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ128 FWS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 39,293 miles

front and rear suspensions corroded

horn output poor

n/s washer jet poor direction

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

o/s steering rack boot contaminated not split

parking brake lever as little reserve travel

service brake effort only just met

Pass 31 May 2018 39,290 miles

front constant velocity gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside Outer

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

steering poor operation and also o/s steering rack boot slightly insecure and contaminated

Pass 24 May 2018 39,290 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to front suspension and chassis areas

engine turbo pipe adrift

exhaust rubber missing

front crossmember corroded

o/s front brake pipe corroded

o/s sill step holed and corroded not perscribed area

slight bind o/s front hub also brake application only just met

steering poor operation also o/s steering rack boot slightly insecure and contaminated

Fail 16 May 2018 39,290 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to front suspension and chassis areas

engine turbo pipe adrift

exhaust rubber missing

front crossmember corroded

o/s front brake pipe corroded

o/s sill step holed and corroded not perscribed area

slight bind o/s front hub also brake application only just met

steering poor operation also o/s steering rack boot slightly insecure and contaminated

Pass 9 May 2017 39,073 miles

both front flexi brake hoses slightly insecure

exhaust slightly insecure various rubbers deteriorated and front bracket missing

front crossmember corroded and repairs

n/s outer cv boot slightly insecure on housing

o/s front brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s front step cracked and slightly insecure

o/s outer cv boot slightly insecure on shaft and inner slightly insecure on housing

poor steering operation

Pass 22 Apr 2016 38,600 miles

all rear shocker bushes splitting

front exhaust bracket missing

n/s front flexis and brake pipes slightly insecure

n/s outer cv boot contaminated not split

o/s front flexi brake hoses slightly insecure

o/s front sill step corroded

o/s outer cv boot slightly insecure on shaft

wiper blades poor

Pass 10 Apr 2015 38,128 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all rear shocker bushes perished and splitting

e/p/s poor operation on tickover

front crossmember corroded and repaired

front exhaust bracket missing

n/s front brake flexi slightly insecure

n/s outer cv boot contaminated not split

o/s front brake pipes slightly insecure

o/s inner sill at step corroded

wiper blades poor

Pass 7 Apr 2014 36,907 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery slightly insecure

horn poor

o/s front brake pipe corroded

o/sfront sill step corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 34,262 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 34,236 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 33,310 miles

fuel tank corroded

offside and nearside doorsteps in poor condition

offside front crossmember corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2012 33,310 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel tank corroded

offside and nearside doorsteps in poor condition

offside front crossmember corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,735 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Underbody has slight corrosion all over

Fail 16 Mar 2011 32,131 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Battery insecure

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

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)

Underbody has slight corrosion all over

Front bumper insecure

Fail 10 Aug 2010 32,112 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 23,214 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front and rear suspension components rusting.

both rear brake backing plates getting weak due to corrosion.

o/s/r brake pipe starting to rust.

repair on exhaust

Fail 16 Jul 2009 23,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

repair on exhaust

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front and rear suspension components rusting.

both rear brake backing plates getting weak due to corrosion.

Pass 8 Jun 2007 23,159 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 22,305 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 22,305 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J128 FWS is a 1992 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 J128 FWS, 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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J128 FWS is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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