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J170 EAU

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,855 mi
Last recorded57,855 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ170 EAU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 57,855 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all 4 wheel arches inside covered in undersill

Fail 29 May 2021 57,851 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Service brake excessively binding front both wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all 4 wheel arches inside covered in undersill

Pass 30 May 2020 57,787 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 57,656 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 57,641 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Front panel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2018 57,012 miles

vehicle is heavily undersealed front too rear

Pass 15 May 2017 56,264 miles

brake disc corroded

inner wings and under body undersealed

Fail 15 May 2017 56,264 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

brake disc corroded

inner wings and under body undersealed

Pass 12 May 2016 56,033 miles

both rear shock absorbers corroded

underside of vehicle at front heavily undersealed

Fail 12 May 2016 56,033 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

both rear shock absorbers corroded

underside of vehicle at front heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Jul 2015 54,335 miles

both rear and n/s/f wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 22 May 2014 52,373 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake discs corroded

flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

slight play in nearside front and both rear wheel bearings

superficial structure of vehicle corroded

wheel arch corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2014 52,373 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corroded exhaust deteriorated

flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

front inner wings corroded

slight play in nearside front and both rear wheel bearings

superficial structure of vehicle corroded

wheel arch corroded

wheel arches etc corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2014 52,356 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front body below windscreen corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front outer wing corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 52,352 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 51,638 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 51,638 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 48,620 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 48,154 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 47,618 miles

as previous vt32

Fail 16 Aug 2007 47,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded//replacement advised

offside steering rack gaiter twisted

play in neartside and offside front wheel bearings

Fail 3 Aug 2007 47,596 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2006 47,296 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 47,296 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 45,978 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres perished

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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J170 EAU is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J170 EAU, 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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J170 EAU is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 April 1992.

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