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J817 TPE

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,030 mi
Last recorded65,030 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ817 TPE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 65,030 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 65,030 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 65,026 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2016 62,524 miles

Nearside Front side light dim

Fail 5 Mar 2016 62,524 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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 Outer 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 fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front side light dim

Pass 7 Mar 2015 61,698 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 60,299 miles

EXDHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

PLAY IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENT

PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENT

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS, EXHAUST, BRAKE PIPES, SUSPENSION AND BRAKE COMPONENTS

Fail 25 Feb 2014 60,298 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

EXDHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

PLAY IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENT

PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENT

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS, EXHAUST, BRAKE PIPES, SUSPENSION AND BRAKE COMPONENTS

Pass 12 Mar 2013 59,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front panel and chassis legs,rear spring hangers all slightly corroded

steering column slightly rough

wipers dont park automatically

Fail 12 Mar 2013 59,500 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front panel and chassis legs,rear spring hangers all slightly corroded

steering column slightly rough

wipers dont park automatically

Pass 12 Mar 2012 58,220 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 58,220 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 56,871 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear springs and mounts slight corrosion

slight play in brake pedal bushes

Pass 10 Mar 2010 54,851 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 54,851 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 54,477 miles

cable ties fitted on exhaust system mounts

Fail 20 Aug 2009 54,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

cable ties fitted on exhaust system mounts

Pass 21 Aug 2008 53,854 miles

front and rear tyre walls perishing - suggest soon replacement

front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 9 Jul 2007 53,151 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 53,151 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 52,797 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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J817 TPE 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 J817 TPE, 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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J817 TPE is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 June 1992.

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