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J677 EAH

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,011 mi
Last recorded143,011 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ677 EAH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2014 143,011 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside 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)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 139,592 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 139,589 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 25 May 2012 134,832 miles

corrosion near engine mount

front tyres deteriorating

Fail 21 May 2012 134,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion near engine mount

front tyres deteriorating

Pass 1 Jun 2011 131,355 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 131,355 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 129,618 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 126,127 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 124,433 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front and rear brake pipes coated in underseal preventing a visual inspection

Pass 9 Jan 2007 124,345 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 123,443 miles

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

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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J677 EAH is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J677 EAH, 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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J677 EAH is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 March 1992.

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