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J646 HFM

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,866 mi
Last recorded68,866 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ646 HFM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 68,866 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 68,859 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 68,843 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 66,114 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 66,101 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 64,386 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 64,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 61,317 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 61,317 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 61,064 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust rubbers perishing

o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 31 Jul 2013 61,064 miles

exhaust rubbers perishing

o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 13 Mar 2012 60,993 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 60,276 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 57,781 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 57,111 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion at o/s center outer sill close to seat belt anchorage point

n/s wiper blade split

o/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 20 Apr 2009 57,111 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion at o/s center outer sill close to seat belt anchorage point

n/s wiper blade split

o/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 24 Apr 2008 56,516 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 55,272 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 53,313 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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J646 HFM is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J646 HFM, 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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J646 HFM is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 June 1992.

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