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J665 UEF

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,622 mi
Last recorded82,622 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ665 UEF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 82,622 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 82,587 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 81,406 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 81,343 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 80,452 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 79,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 77,728 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 74,837 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Body repair covered in under seal ! (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Aug 2016 74,830 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 13 Jun 2013 73,363 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system detoriated

Pass 25 Apr 2012 72,910 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 71,740 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 71,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 71,706 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine will not turn off with key

Pass 27 Apr 2007 68,124 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 68,123 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 65,173 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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J665 UEF is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 J665 UEF, 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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J665 UEF is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 January 1992.

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