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J918 LRL

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,390 mi
Last recorded67,390 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ918 LRL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 67,390 miles

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s/f chassis.

Fail 22 Dec 2020 67,384 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s/f chassis.

Pass 10 Dec 2019 66,907 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis / Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Step / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to see front brake pads

Fail 9 Dec 2019 66,901 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis / Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Step / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to see front brake pads

Pass 11 Dec 2018 65,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member / spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cross member corroded outside prescribed area

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 65,305 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member / spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cross member corroded outside prescribed area

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 62,505 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly perrished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perrished

Pass 7 May 2015 62,487 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 3 May 2014 61,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 58,987 miles

both front tyre inner side walls cracked

corrosion on offside front brake pipe to flex

judder on front brakes

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 31 May 2012 58,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 58,054 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 57,303 miles

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

nearside front tyre deteriorated

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2009 56,698 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 55,885 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 54,948 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 54,572 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 54,572 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J918 LRL is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J918 LRL, 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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J918 LRL is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 July 1992.

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