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J921 LRL

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

87,959 mi
Last recorded87,959 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ921 LRL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 87,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 87,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 87,862 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside water in headlight

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

front bumper excessively corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2018 87,856 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases first silencer split at pipe (7.1.2)

Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside water in headlight

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

front bumper excessively corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2017 87,257 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 86,526 miles

front suspension arm bushes perishng

tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 23 Feb 2015 86,103 miles

both rear tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2014 84,974 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 84,970 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 83,375 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 83,375 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 81,425 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 81,425 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 80,657 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 80,652 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 79,180 miles

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

slight corrosion on front coil springs

slight corrosion on osr brake pipe

slight play in nsr wheel

Fail 9 Aug 2010 79,172 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

slight corrosion on front coil springs

slight corrosion on osr brake pipe

slight play in nsr wheel

Pass 4 Aug 2009 76,996 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to vehicle body ( general )

Pass 8 Jul 2008 74,818 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 74,812 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 73,321 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 73,321 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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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J921 LRL is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 J921 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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J921 LRL is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 July 1992.

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