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J214 ETV

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,440 mi
Last recorded75,440 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ214 ETV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 75,440 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 74,732 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 73,377 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 72,277 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 72,277 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 71,564 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 71,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 69,925 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 69,910 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 67,205 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s outer handbrake split

Fail 16 Aug 2006 66,232 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 66,232 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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

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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J214 ETV is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J214 ETV, 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

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What year was J214 ETV registered?

J214 ETV is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 June 1992.

Is J214 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J214 ETV shows 12 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.

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