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J989 OFJ

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,107 mi
Last recorded56,107 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ989 OFJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 56,107 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective 1xmounting rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 56,107 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective 1xmounting rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 56,107 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 56,107 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 55,542 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four front (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust mounting rubber missing

Fail 4 Aug 2016 55,542 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four front (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust mounting rubber missing

Pass 15 Jul 2015 54,333 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 14 Jul 2015 54,324 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 6 Jun 2014 53,771 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 53,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,577 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 53,561 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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J989 OFJ 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 66.7%.

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 J989 OFJ, 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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J989 OFJ is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 February 1992.

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