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J731 SPR

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

92,509 mi
Last recorded92,509 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ731 SPR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2024 92,509 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective hanger split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper marker lights dim

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

no . plate lights dim

reverse light not working

Pass 7 Sep 2023 85,112 miles

All exhaust rubbers perished and split

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 31 Aug 2023 85,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point and inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All exhaust rubbers perished and split

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 22 Oct 2021 84,043 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front inner wheel arch/jacking point corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2021 84,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front inner wheel arch/jacking point corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 82,811 miles

Corrosion on front inner wings.

Engine / gearbox lower mount worn.

General corrosion on underbody , chassis and suspension.

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted.

Indicators warning lamp , intermittant fault , audiable warning operative.

Minor engine oil leak.

Offside front sidelamp dim.

Offside rear footbrake efficiency slightly low.

Rear no plate deteriorating.

Rear springs , shackle bushes worn.

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Wipers worn.

Pass 1 Apr 2019 81,020 miles

General corrosion started on chassis, suspension and front inner wings.

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted.

Intermittant fault on indicator warning lamp.

Minor oil leak.

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 1 Apr 2019 81,020 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion started on chassis, suspension and front inner wings.

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted.

Intermittant fault on indicator warning lamp.

Minor oil leak.

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 30 Apr 2018 73,405 miles

Exhaust system corroded

General corrosion on front inner wings, chassis and suspension

Wear on rear leaf spring shackle bushes

Pass 8 Sep 2017 71,985 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 71,976 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 70,289 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 64,698 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 63,441 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pipes corroded

oil light conmes on

rear leaf springs corroded

sills/ innerwings and floor corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2014 63,441 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pipes corroded

oil light conmes on

rear leaf springs corroded

sills/ innerwings and floor corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 63,335 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2013 63,335 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2012 59,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs corroded

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipe corroded

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f brake pipes corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2012 59,514 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs corroded

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipe corroded

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f brake pipes corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2011 57,827 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 51,840 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 51,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 51,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 50,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 48,593 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 48,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 45,713 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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J731 SPR 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 59.3%.

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 J731 SPR, 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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J731 SPR is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 June 1992.

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