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J421 EUY

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,076 mi
Last recorded83,076 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ421 EUY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 83,076 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 82,460 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 81,183 miles

bad oil leaks

Fail 19 Jul 2017 81,180 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 80,737 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jul 2016 80,702 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached wheel area (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 79,420 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 79,411 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 79,045 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

center exhaust mounting rubbers perrishing

Pass 19 Jul 2014 79,045 miles

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

center exhaust mounting rubbers perrishing

Pass 25 Jun 2013 78,689 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 78,689 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 78,238 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 76,821 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 75,313 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 75,313 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 74,693 miles

Battery insecure

Clutch pedal anti slip provision missing.

N/s front indicator lens damaged.

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Jul 2009 74,693 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Battery insecure

Clutch pedal anti slip provision missing.

N/s front indicator lens damaged.

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jul 2008 74,249 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 74,245 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise excessive oil leak

advise wipers smeering

Pass 25 Jul 2007 72,400 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 70,556 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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J421 EUY is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J421 EUY, 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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What year was J421 EUY registered?

J421 EUY is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 January 1992.

Is J421 EUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J421 EUY shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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