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J695 ESP

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,302 mi
Last recorded96,302 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ695 ESP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 96,302 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 96,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross member from offside to nearside (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member above rear axle (2.4.A.3)

centre of rear cross member corroded outside of prescribed areas

general corrosion on under side of vehicle

mid exhaust rubber mount broken but system still supported

Pass 9 May 2016 94,642 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 91,322 miles

slight play in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 6 May 2014 86,840 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 86,186 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 86,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 85,271 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 85,270 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 85,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 85,147 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 84,056 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 84,052 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 80,745 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 80,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 79,851 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly mishapen

O/S headlamp cracked not affecting beam image

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

both front flexis both sides are slightly perished

rear brake pipe across back axle slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2008 79,851 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly mishapen

O/S headlamp cracked not affecting beam image

both front flexis both sides are slightly perished

rear brake pipe across back axle slightly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2007 78,252 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 78,252 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 73,859 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 73,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J695 ESP is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J695 ESP, 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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J695 ESP is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 April 1992.

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