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J180 SFX

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,384 mi
Last recorded74,384 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ180 SFX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 74,384 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 74,378 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 73,490 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 71,582 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 68,527 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 65,997 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 62,186 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,288 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 58,531 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre has slight bulge in outer sidewall

o/s rear leaf spring rubbing on front spring hanger

Pass 9 Oct 2013 55,309 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 55,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 53,011 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 51,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all rubber exhaust mounts deteriorated

front brake discs pitted

Pass 13 Jan 2011 49,138 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 48,170 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 48,051 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 47,402 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 45,763 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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J180 SFX is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J180 SFX, 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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J180 SFX is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 March 1992.

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