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J899 UEF

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

185,068 mi
Last recorded185,068 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ899 UEF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 185,068 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

various signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

Fail 13 Oct 2021 185,068 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

various signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

Pass 21 Oct 2020 18,502 miles

Nearside Front step cororded

Fail 21 Oct 2020 18,502 miles

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

Nearside Front step cororded

Pass 11 Oct 2019 184,983 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 184,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2018 184,614 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 184,607 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 184,592 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin holed (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen wrong way (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly chafed all front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

rust to front inner arches

Pass 27 Mar 2017 184,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear diff seal leaking

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front inner sill corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2017 184,255 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear diff seal leaking

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front inner sill corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 183,929 miles

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

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

corrosion on n/s/f inner sill

o/s/r rear diff seal leaking

Fail 9 Mar 2016 183,929 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

corrosion on n/s/f inner sill

o/s/r rear diff seal leaking

Pass 21 Mar 2015 183,745 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 182,841 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 181,731 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 179,642 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 179,639 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 177,252 miles

nsf and osf headlamps have condensation not affecting beam pattern

Pass 17 Feb 2010 174,505 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 171,122 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 166,501 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 16,604 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2007 159,572 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 151,599 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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J899 UEF is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 J899 UEF, 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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J899 UEF is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 February 1992.

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