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J712 KHG

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

75,129 mi
Last recorded75,129 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ712 KHG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 75,129 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 75,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 74,990 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear body panel loose

slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 17 May 2019 74,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from several places (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure clamp loose centre, and front insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure bracket detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low by 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear body panel loose

slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2018 74,800 miles

Coolant leak ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion front discs

slight earth fault rear lights

Fail 11 Jun 2018 74,748 miles

Bumper insecure front (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing from joints and manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible front (0.1 (b))

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

Coolant leak ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion front discs

slight earth fault rear lights

Pass 7 Jun 2017 74,088 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inside (4.1.E.1)

all 4 front brake flexi hoses perished

screen cracked nearside bottom

Fail 6 Jun 2017 74,068 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inside (4.1.E.1)

all 4 front brake flexi hoses perished

screen cracked nearside bottom

Pass 27 May 2016 71,897 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 71,882 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 71,241 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing.

offside front tyre has uneven wear.

security of nearside front outer cv boot.

Pass 12 Apr 2014 69,762 miles

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

CRACK IN WINDSCREEN NOT AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 67,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rubbers weak

fuel filter tye wrapped to water hose

Fail 8 Apr 2013 67,874 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rubbers weak

fuel filter tye wrapped to water hose

Pass 31 May 2012 67,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rubbers weak

fuel filter tye wrapped to water hose

vehicle over heating

Fail 24 May 2012 67,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rubbers weak

fuel filter tye wrapped to water hose

vehicle over heating

Fail 10 Feb 2011 66,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

exhaust mounting rubbers streched and rubber spliting

fuel filter has been tye wrapped to water vhose under bonnet

spare tyre under bonnet insecure

vechicle started to over heat during test

Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

exhaust mounting rubbers streched and rubber spliting

fuel filter has been tye wrapped to water vhose under bonnet

spare tyre under bonnet insecure

vechicle started to over heat during test

Pass 28 Oct 2009 61,727 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 61,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 57,039 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 57,038 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 53,677 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 52,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 49,412 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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J712 KHG is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 J712 KHG, 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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J712 KHG is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1992.

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