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J910 SMJ

1992 Talbot Express

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,164 mi
Last recorded135,164 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ910 SMJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 135,164 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 134,480 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 133,927 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 133,599 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 133,599 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

slight corrosion to front wheel arch area

Pass 18 Oct 2013 131,446 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 129,758 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 129,110 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 128,422 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 128,181 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 126,855 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

sidewall damage to offside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2007 124,694 miles

fog light switch faulty

Fail 22 May 2007 124,694 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

fog light switch faulty

Pass 17 May 2006 123,818 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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J910 SMJ is a 1992 Talbot Express in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J910 SMJ, 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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What year was J910 SMJ registered?

J910 SMJ is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 June 1992.

Is J910 SMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J910 SMJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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