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J687 UVN

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

76,013 mi
Last recorded76,013 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ687 UVN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 76,013 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 23 May 2022 69,897 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 55 (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 69,377 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 69,079 miles

ALL UNDER VEHICLE COVERED IN UNDER SEAL

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 69,077 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at leaf spring mounting area (front and rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at leaf spring mounting area (front and rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings and chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp masks fitted.

Inner sills/steps and floor all welded.

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

front and rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 28 Jun 2018 68,699 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

both front lower wings/outer sill corroded out with prescribed area

headlamp masks fitted

inner sills welded and sealed

Fail 25 Jun 2018 68,699 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

both front lower wings/outer sill corroded out with prescribed area

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 67,713 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both inner and outer sills welded and sealed

both inner wings corroded outwith prescribed area

head lamp masks fitted

offside front head lamp misted

Fail 9 Feb 2017 67,711 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

both inner and outer sills welded and sealed

both inner wings corroded outwith prescribed area

head lamp masks fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 67,023 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 at front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front sills welded and sealed

head lamp masks fitted

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 67,009 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 at front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front sills welded and sealed

head lamp masks fitted

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 65,172 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside step welded and sealed

Fail 3 Feb 2015 65,172 miles

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

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 62,473 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

radiator cap is missing

Fail 24 Jan 2014 62,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside reverse lamp is on

radiator cap is missing

Pass 4 May 2012 58,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2012 58,325 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 56,378 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

both sides front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2011 56,378 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

both sides front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 May 2010 54,604 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 53,860 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 53,857 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,070 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2007 50,926 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 50,926 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 50,850 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 50,520 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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J687 UVN is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 J687 UVN, 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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J687 UVN is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 February 1992.

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