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J173 HGW

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

87,104 mi
Last recorded87,104 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ173 HGW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 87,104 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 86,592 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 84,490 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 80,404 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 79,309 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 77,910 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 76,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 76,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 73,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 73,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 72,491 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 72,491 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 69,404 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 69,404 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 65,467 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 65,465 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 62,155 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhust system corroded

rear road spring corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2013 62,155 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhust system corroded

rear road spring corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 58,725 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 58,655 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 55,032 miles

exhaust rubbers cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2010 53,625 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Sep 2009 50,014 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 48,454 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 43,098 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 42,017 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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J173 HGW is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 J173 HGW, 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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J173 HGW is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 27 May 1992.

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