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J967 VRX

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,235 mi
Last recorded48,235 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ967 VRX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 48,235 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 47,112 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 43,341 miles

all brake hoses perished

Pass 31 Jul 2015 43,190 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 43,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 43,041 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 42,691 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

all exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2009 42,574 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 41,482 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 40,530 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,530 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 40,186 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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J967 VRX is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J967 VRX, 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 J967 VRX registered?

J967 VRX is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 June 1992.

Is J967 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J967 VRX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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