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J709 EES

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

74,378 mi
Last recorded74,378 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ709 EES
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 74,378 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 71,058 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 68,667 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 68,551 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 68,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2018 68,478 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 68,125 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 68,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 65,508 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ns front (2.4.G.4e)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Os front (2.4.G.4e)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Ns rear leaf spring weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Os rear leaf spring weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 65,508 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ns front (2.4.G.4e)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Os front (2.4.G.4e)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Ns rear leaf spring weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Os rear leaf spring weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Air freshener (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Os front washer (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 65,507 miles

Headlamp aim too high Os front (1.8)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Os centre crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Os rear leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Ns rear leaf spring weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Os rear leaf spring weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 62,507 miles

NEARSIDE WHEEL TRIM MISSING.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

UNDER BONNET INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF COVERS AND SPARE WHEEL.

Pass 1 May 2014 61,711 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise exhaust hangers perished

advise ns and os front and rear sills heavily undersealed

Fail 28 Apr 2014 61,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise exhaust hangers perished

advise ns and os front and rear sills heavily undersealed

Pass 16 May 2013 61,658 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

previous welding repairs heavily undersealed.n/s inner sill ,o/s/f n/s/f inner wings .

Fail 16 May 2013 61,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

previous welding repairs heavily undersealed.n/s inner sill ,o/s/f n/s/f inner wings .

Pass 30 May 2012 61,315 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 61,305 miles

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 60,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 60,154 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2010 58,279 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 57,180 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 57,167 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 56,361 miles

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

previous welding to o/s/f n/s/f inner wings

Fail 5 Jun 2008 56,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

previous welding to o/s/f n/s/f inner wings

Pass 22 Jun 2007 55,010 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 52,761 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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J709 EES is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol 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 J709 EES, 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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J709 EES is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 January 1992.

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