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J142 EJS

1992 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,651 mi
Last recorded46,651 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2005
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ142 EJS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2005 46,651 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 46,651 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

overheating

front discs nearside and offside advise condition.

nearside rear indicator plastic broken.

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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J142 EJS is a 1992 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J142 EJS, 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 J142 EJS registered?

J142 EJS is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 March 1992.

Is J142 EJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J142 EJS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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