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J195 EAU

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,811 mi
Last recorded72,811 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ195 EAU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 72,811 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 72,798 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all four also over ten years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2021 72,338 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 72,324 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 71,593 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 70,360 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 70,174 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 70,159 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 70,109 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 70,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2012 70,030 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 67,455 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 67,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F +O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINTS

Pass 26 Mar 2010 63,989 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 60,463 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 57,809 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 56,297 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 56,297 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J195 EAU is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J195 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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J195 EAU is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 March 1992.

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