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J323 SNE

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,115 mi
Last recorded120,115 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ323 SNE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 120,115 miles

Both rear leaf springs covered in anti rust material

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

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

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

Offside Front inner arch corroded

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

Whole underside heavily undersealed, cannot assess the quality of past repairs

Fail 20 Dec 2021 120,114 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear leaf springs covered in anti rust material

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

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

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

Offside Front inner arch corroded

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

Whole underside heavily undersealed, cannot assess the quality of past repairs

Fail 23 Apr 2021 120,090 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner arch , inner sill and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner arch , inner sill and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 120,005 miles

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))

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2018 119,693 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front arches, within 30cm of front shock. (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings roof line above door, within 30cm of seatbelt mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front jacking points within 30cm of seat mounts (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill within 30cm of rear springs (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/arch within 30cm of rear shock (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 116,088 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis rusty (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion floor to chassis (6.1.B.2)

exhaust rubber mountings splitting

Fail 12 Dec 2016 116,086 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure nut and bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all rear lamps (1.1.A.3f)

Steering rack gaiter split both split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake pad wire broken

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor to chassis section rusty (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rubber mountings badly split and 1 missing

Pass 5 Jan 2013 112,135 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 112,092 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 109,494 miles

exhaust hangers starting to slit

tail pipe end ? ( bit long )

Pass 13 Jan 2011 106,764 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

corrosion to n/s/f + o/s/f inner sills

Pass 26 Jan 2010 102,825 miles

brake pedal slighty spongy

Pass 26 Jan 2009 98,024 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 98,024 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 21 Feb 2008 93,182 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

battery tray insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2007 87,798 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 82,387 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 82,376 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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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J323 SNE is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J323 SNE, 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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J323 SNE is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 May 1992.

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