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J387 DNN

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,096 mi
Last recorded79,096 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ387 DNN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2024 79,096 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating Pedal travel to low (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner & outer sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch/ Flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 78,972 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 78,677 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 785,552 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 78,547 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 77,078 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 77,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2016 76,289 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 75,716 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 74,593 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 71,297 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 71,297 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 67,440 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s/r tyre splitting on outside edge

Fail 6 May 2011 67,437 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge

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

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

o/s/r tyre splitting on outside edge

Pass 25 Feb 2010 67,431 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 62,357 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 56,358 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 56,308 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 47,867 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 41,066 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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J387 DNN is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J387 DNN, 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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J387 DNN is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 January 1992.

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