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J645 TPF

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

115,334 mi
Last recorded115,334 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ645 TPF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2022 115,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 114,762 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 114,736 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 114,319 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 113,884 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 113,094 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 113,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point/inner wheel arch (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 112,381 miles

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

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

Exhaust rubber cracked and perished

Offside Front inner lower sill in poor condition

Fail 23 May 2017 112,381 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Both side rear brake effort low

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

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

Exhaust rubber cracked and perished

Offside Front inner lower sill in poor condition

Pass 20 May 2016 110,890 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

oil leak

play in nsf track rod end

play osr wheel bearing

smoke meter didnt detect a reading

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2015 109,030 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 107,691 miles

brake pedal spongey

n/s/f chasie leg starting to corrode

Pass 15 Feb 2013 105,304 miles

both rear tyres and nearside frontperished on outer edges

Fail 15 Feb 2013 105,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres and nearside frontperished on outer edges

Pass 14 Oct 2011 102,955 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

exhaust rubber mountings perished

o/s rear wheel bearing noisey

rear number plate crack

Fail 7 Oct 2011 102,955 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

exhaust rubber mountings perished

front brake discs rusty

o/s rear wheel bearing noisey

rear number plate crack

Pass 14 Oct 2010 102,955 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Fail 14 Oct 2010 102,955 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 100,948 miles

Both rear tyres are perrished

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2009 100,948 miles

Both rear tyres are perrished

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2008 92,619 miles

both front brake discs corroded

corrosion to nearside front outer wheel arch outside of area

exhaust mountings in poor condition

front flexi brake hoses deteriorated where have been previously rubbing on lock

horn weak and on limits

nearside outer sill holed outside of area

Fail 28 May 2008 92,619 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs corroded

corrosion to nearside front outer wheel arch outside of area

exhaust mountings in poor condition

horn weak and on limits

nearside outer sill holed outside of area

Pass 21 May 2007 88,978 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 86,770 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 83,795 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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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J645 TPF is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 J645 TPF, 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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J645 TPF is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 June 1992.

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