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J668 EVG

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

72,429 mi
Last recorded72,429 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ668 EVG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 72,429 miles

severe corrosion in rear valance

Fail 20 Jul 2017 72,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

severe corrosion in rear valance

Pass 5 Jul 2016 71,898 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 71,898 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 71,523 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 71,523 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 71,070 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 71,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 69,652 miles

rust holes to nearside front inner wing and offside inner wing

Fail 21 May 2013 69,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rust holes to nearside front inner wing and offside inner wing

Pass 14 May 2012 68,823 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

minor wear steering rack inner joints

slight wear to both rear wheel bearings

Fail 6 Mar 2012 68,452 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate deteriorating

nearside front inner wing under bonnet corroding

slight play in both front lower ball joints

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 14 May 2011 67,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

nearside inner rack joint slight play

rust to nearside inner front panel

Pass 21 May 2010 66,842 miles

borderline corrosion to front inner arch closing panels

minor wear to both front lower ball joints

offside front flexi hose perishing

rear tyres perishing

slight pitting and corrosion to front brake discs

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

surface corrosion to both rear inner arches

wear to nearside front inner rack joint

Fail 4 May 2010 66,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to both front inner archs noted (where it joins wings)

nearside rear tyre perished

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight wear in both front lower ball joints

slight wear to both front steering rack inner joints

steel brake pipes covered in underseal

surface corrosion to both rear inner arches

underside of vehicle heavily coated in under seal

uneven wear to front brake discs noted

Pass 15 Jul 2009 65,589 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play nearside steering arm

Fail 15 Jul 2009 65,589 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play nearside steering arm

Pass 4 Dec 2008 65,192 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 20 Nov 2007 62,189 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight wear in nearside of steering rack

Pass 5 Dec 2006 59,116 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 8 Dec 2005 55,992 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 55,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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J668 EVG is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 J668 EVG, 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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J668 EVG is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 May 1992.

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