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J945 KRL

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,039 mi
Last recorded129,039 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ945 KRL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 129,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 128,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear shock loos

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear exhaust slight leak

Pass 26 Jun 2017 128,291 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 127,711 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 127,711 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 126,809 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 126,471 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 123,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 120,177 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 12,017 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 114,501 miles

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

o/s front outrigger corrossion/repaired,unable to fully inspect

Fail 11 Apr 2011 114,489 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 109,055 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 101,747 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 101,725 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 94,963 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 89,946 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 85,545 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 85,545 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f water in headlamp image ok at time of test

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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J945 KRL is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J945 KRL, 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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J945 KRL is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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