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J984 VRX

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,984 mi
Last recorded134,984 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ984 VRX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 134,984 miles

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2017 134,738 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from compensator to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

offside & nearside front jacking points corroded,but outside prescribed areas

offside rear spring assist-or broken

Fail 29 Sep 2017 134,732 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative nearside dont work (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from compensator to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

offside & nearside front jacking points corroded,but outside prescribed areas

offside rear spring assist-or broken

Fail 13 Sep 2017 134,724 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounts missing (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative nearside indicators not working when hazards operated (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mount (rear mount) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mount (front mount) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of cab (5.2.6)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear,front section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside rear spring assistor broken

Pass 22 Sep 2016 134,642 miles

Exhaust mounts broken system still supported

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake slightly binding

Fail 22 Sep 2016 134,642 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust mounts broken system still supported

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Aug 2015 133,452 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot perished

Pass 1 Aug 2014 129,727 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 125,481 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 124,233 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 124,232 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 120,626 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 116,286 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f brake disc rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2010 116,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f brake disc rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2009 112,182 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 108,257 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 108,240 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 102,207 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 102,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 94,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear number plate light dull.

o/s/r light lens cracked but not effecting output.

Fail 28 Jul 2006 94,718 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

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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J984 VRX is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 J984 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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J984 VRX is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 June 1992.

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