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J548 PVM

1992 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

51,241 mi
Last recorded51,241 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 P53,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ548 PVM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 51,241 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear brake effort low

engine over temp during mot

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Apr 2024 51,236 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

engine over temp during mot

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

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear brake effort low

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Apr 2023 51,028 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 51,027 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 50,495 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear springs corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 50,094 miles

Alternator drive belt loose

Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember & inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front outer cv boots slightly perished

Nearside Front Track rod end boot slightly perished

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tow bar corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2019 50,094 miles

Alternator drive belt loose

Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember & inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front outer cv boots slightly perished

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

Nearside Front Track rod end boot slightly perished

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tow bar corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2018 49,674 miles

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

Front Outer nearside & offside cv gaiters deteriorated

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner wing area corroded

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2018 49,669 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside & offside undersill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Outer nearside & offside cv gaiters deteriorated

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner wing area corroded

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 48,405 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 48,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 48,045 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 48,045 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 47,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 47,402 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 46,742 miles

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

atten n/s handbrake

frt discs corroded

frt no plate discolour

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 5 May 2012 45,480 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 45,474 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 43,863 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 43,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2010 39,701 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 36,360 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 36,356 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 34,788 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,340 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 26,687 miles

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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J548 PVM is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 J548 PVM, 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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J548 PVM is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 10 April 1992.

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