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J902 RTT

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,027 mi
Last recorded91,027 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ902 RTT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 91,027 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 90,676 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust corrosion

n/s/f hub area play

o/s door handle broken

wipers poor

Fail 23 Nov 2013 90,675 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

exhaust corrosion

n/s/f hub area play

o/s door handle broken

wipers poor

Pass 22 Nov 2012 88,508 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battery insecure

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2011 82,821 miles

vehicle showing signs of corrosion appearing

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2010 77,723 miles

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

engine breather hose requires replacement.

oil leak on engine.

slight corrosion to n/s/f chassis.

Pass 3 Dec 2010 77,723 miles

engine breather hose requires replacement.

oil leak on engine.

slight corrosion to n/s/f chassis.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 77,569 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 77,569 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 77,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 77,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 72,395 miles

rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Fail 27 Mar 2008 72,391 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 5 Mar 2007 68,591 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 68,374 miles

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

engine water leak

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2005 67,996 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 67,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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J902 RTT is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J902 RTT, 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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J902 RTT is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 April 1992.

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