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J135 OBU

1992 Talbot Express

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,686 mi
Last recorded104,686 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ135 OBU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 104,686 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 102,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 102,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 99,378 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 99,367 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2006 99,313 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

one front exhaust mounting badly cracked

wear on front disc pads

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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J135 OBU is a 1992 Talbot Express in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J135 OBU, 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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What year was J135 OBU registered?

J135 OBU is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 May 1992.

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