MOT Status
ValidMileage
106,130 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged housing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door morror cover damaged / sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED, NO CORDS EXPOSED
CONDENSATION IN N/S/F HEADLAMP
CORROSION IN N/S/F INNER WING PANEL
ENGINE OIL LEAK
PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING
TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK
LIMITED SUSPENSION TRAVEL ON REAR LEAF SPRINGS
O/S HEADLAMP REFLECTOR DETERIORATED
PLAY IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier LEISURE BATTERY (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction WIPERS NOT PARKING IN LOWER SCREEN POSITION (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW
FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW
LIMITED SUSPENSION TRAVEL ON REAR LEAF SPRINGS
O/S HEADLAMP REFLECTOR DETERIORATED
PLAY IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING
PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS
WEEP FROM N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS
WEEP FROM N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER
PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS
WEEP N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER
WEEP OF GREASE FROM N/S/F TRACK ROD END GAITER
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
COOLANT LEVEL LOW
PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS
WEEP N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER
WEEP OF GREASE FROM N/S/F TRACK ROD END GAITER
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
exhaust system clamp loose at front pipe
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
front brake imbalance on 22%
front wiper blades split on ends
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
front brake imbalance on 22%
front wiper blades split on ends
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
J182 SFX is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of J182 SFX?
You can check the full history of J182 SFX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was J182 SFX registered?
J182 SFX is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 March 1992.
Is J182 SFX safe to buy?
The MOT history for J182 SFX shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does J182 SFX have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J182 SFX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.