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J447 ERR

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,950 mi
Last recorded96,950 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ447 ERR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 96,950 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 96,939 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 95,687 miles

Indicator tele tail faulty

Middle exhaust blowing

Pass 10 Feb 2022 92,104 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 92,080 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

reverse lights inop

Fail 25 Jan 2022 92,057 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working intermittant (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute not flashing (4.4.4 (a))

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

reverse lights inop

Pass 22 Jan 2021 91,149 miles

Corrosion

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

Wheel bearing has slight play All (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 91,149 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dips wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Corrosion

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

Wheel bearing has slight play All (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 89,056 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective worn/deteriorated ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 89,056 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective worn/deteriorated ()

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip/main dim (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 87,805 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 87,796 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting rings missing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort 2 sides (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2017 86,719 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 86,155 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 85,460 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 84,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osr tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Mar 2013 83,561 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 83,558 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 83,223 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 83,220 miles

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

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

corrosion starting in both front inner arches/chassis rails - needs attention

nearside front outer wheel arch corroded but not sharp edged

rear registration plate lamp lens discolored/dirty inside

Pass 10 May 2010 81,993 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 81,991 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2009 79,624 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 79,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 77,739 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 77,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2007 76,396 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 76,393 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J447 ERR is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J447 ERR, 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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J447 ERR is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 May 1992.

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