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J134 FWS

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,207 mi
Last recorded52,207 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ134 FWS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 52,207 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 52,200 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 52,195 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 52,017 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 52,014 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2019 51,257 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 49,600 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 48,283 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 46,268 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 43,944 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 43,944 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 42,330 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 42,330 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 41,769 miles

silght surface corrosian under van

Pass 30 Aug 2011 41,561 miles

rear brakes need att

slight crossion under van

Pass 5 Jan 2009 41,533 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2008 41,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 37,834 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 37,834 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 33,679 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 33,665 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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J134 FWS is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 J134 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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J134 FWS is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 April 1992.

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