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J181 EAU

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

109,304 mi
Last recorded109,304 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ181 EAU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 109,304 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1 mount missing and system generally corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside generally corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2024 109,298 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective 1 mount missing and system generally corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside generally corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2023 106,096 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 106,096 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 x sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 104,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corrosion

n/s inner door step holed advise early repair not in prescribed area

Pass 6 Nov 2020 102,828 miles

both front inner wing panels corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2020 102,828 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front inner wing panels corroded

n/s/f inner sill corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2019 101,898 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 101,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 99,934 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 99,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 96,290 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 91,648 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 91,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 87,421 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

rear brake hose ferrule corroded

rear shock absorber casings corroded

underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 13 Aug 2015 87,380 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

front coil springs corroded

underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 28 Jul 2014 83,298 miles

Front brake discs badly pitted

N/s/f tyre has small cuts in tread but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Fail 7 Jul 2014 83,229 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

all rear brake pipes and brake flexie covered in grease

Pass 5 Sep 2012 83,142 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 83,142 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 82,544 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside inner c/v boot insecure

Fail 6 Sep 2011 82,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside inner c/v boot insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2010 82,443 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 82,443 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2009 82,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear panel corroded & weak

Fail 9 Sep 2009 81,983 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 81,656 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 78,736 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 75,290 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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J181 EAU is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 J181 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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J181 EAU is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 27 March 1992.

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