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J3 SHC

1992 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,136 mi
Last recorded47,136 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 P53,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 SHC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2024 47,136 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all remaining original (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 47,136 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front step slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2022 47,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 47,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 47,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside step slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 46,116 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 44,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch, both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded next to jacking point (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre perished

both front tyres slightly perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

rear upper marker lights not working

Fail 18 May 2018 44,880 miles

Emissions not tested over heated (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch, both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded next to jacking point (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre perished

both front tyres slightly perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

rear upper marker lights not working

Pass 25 May 2017 44,876 miles

Front brake discs pitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2016 44,419 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Wheel trims fitted.

unable to test fuel cap due to no key.

Fail 9 May 2016 44,419 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working rear (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear additional side lamp not working.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Wheel trims fitted.

unable to test fuel cap due to no key.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 44,299 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 44,264 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 43,542 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 41,307 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/rear tyre perished on inside

Fail 23 Aug 2006 41,307 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/rear tyre perished on inside

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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J3 SHC is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 53,636 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J3 SHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J3 SHC is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 16 April 1992.

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