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J157 RWL

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,580 mi
Last recorded90,580 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ157 RWL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 90,580 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 90,571 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 90,124 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 89,998 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

nearside inner step sill coroded

offside track control arm inner bush split but has no play

Fail 22 Jul 2013 89,998 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

nearside inner step sill coroded

nearside park brake low effort

offside track control arm inner bush split but has no play

Pass 18 Mar 2010 89,504 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 89,493 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 87,518 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 87,508 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 87,172 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 83,060 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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J157 RWL is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J157 RWL, 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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J157 RWL is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 April 1992.

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