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J673 HFG

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,607 mi
Last recorded23,607 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ673 HFG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 23,607 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front hub cap centre missing

various underbody corrosion starting and various underbody components corroded

Fail 14 May 2019 23,607 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe between load valve and rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded

nearside indicator tell tale light inoperative

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front hub cap centre missing

offside headlight condensated

various underbody corrosion starting and various underbody components corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 23,431 miles

front brake hoses have corroded ferules

front suspension components corroded

front tyres perished

oil seepage

various corrosion to cab

Fail 30 Sep 2015 23,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres perished

oil seepage

various corrosion to cab

front brake hoses have corroded ferules

front suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 23,424 miles

near side rear brake holds on slightly

slight rear bake fluctuation

Fail 5 Jul 2013 23,424 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

near side rear brake holds on slightly

slight rear bake fluctuation

vehicle lists to the left side

Pass 17 Jul 2012 23,353 miles

corrosion to both rear spring brackets

corrosion to front wheel arch lips

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

minor scratches /chips to windscreen

slight binding n/s/r brake

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

various corroded brake pipes

Fail 11 Jul 2012 23,348 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

coolant leak

corrosion to both rear spring brackets

corrosion to front wheel arch lips

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

minor scratches /chips to windscreen

slight binding n/s/r brake

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 3 Jun 2011 23,019 miles

all brake hoses have rusty ferules

front suspension struts rusty

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

radiator leaking

undertray damp

Fail 1 Jun 2011 23,010 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all brake hoses have rusty ferules

front suspension struts rusty

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

radiator leaking

undertray damp

Pass 22 May 2010 2,298 miles

front brake discs rusty

off side front brake pad anti-rattle spring incorrectly fitted

off side headlamp loose

Pass 19 Jul 2008 22,860 miles

leaf springs close to bump stops

Fail 23 Jun 2008 22,850 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

all brake hose ferules rusty

long travel on parking brake lever

offside wiper split

windscreen going frosty at offside edge

Pass 29 Jun 2007 21,587 miles

corrosion to nearside front and front of front to rear brake pipes.

drivers wiper parks high.

offside headlight aim high.

slight play in both rear and offside front wheel bearings.

Pass 27 Jun 2006 19,952 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 19,946 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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J673 HFG is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J673 HFG, 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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J673 HFG is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 May 1992.

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