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J182 EAU

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

87,513 mi
Last recorded87,513 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ182 EAU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 87,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to underside including suspension components

vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 Jul 2023 86,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to underside including suspension components

vehicle undersealed

Pass 23 Jun 2022 84,881 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 84,861 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 83,393 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 82,654 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 82,390 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 80,826 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 78,917 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 77,126 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 75,810 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 75,810 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 74,514 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 74,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust tail section corroding and mountings split!

Front nearside inner wheel arch corroding

Fail 2 Aug 2014 74,466 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

exessive body corrosion but not within prescribed areas

Pass 23 Jul 2013 72,620 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 72,620 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 68,337 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all exhaust system mounting rubbers perishing heavily

nearside front inner wheel arch corroding around brake hose mounting

nearside front outer sill/door step corroding

Fail 25 Jul 2012 68,337 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

all exhaust system mounting rubbers perishing heavily

nearside front inner wheel arch corroding around brake hose mounting

nearside front outer sill/door step corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2011 67,982 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 67,968 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 63,200 miles

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

pitting to front brake disc

Pass 15 Sep 2009 57,883 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 50,692 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 45,223 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 45,219 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 44,103 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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J182 EAU is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel 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 J182 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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J182 EAU is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 27 March 1992.

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