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J178 SFX

1992 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53,792 mi
Last recorded53,792 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P67,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ178 SFX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 53,792 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 53,054 miles

Central Front rad support area rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2019 51,979 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 51,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 51,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 50,426 miles

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

front tyres perished

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2016 50,426 miles

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

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

front tyres perished

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 50,207 miles

exhaust rubbers perrishing

flat rear leaf springs

oil leak

rear brake pipes corrosion

rear gearbox mount perrishing

Pass 25 Mar 2014 49,899 miles

front brake discs badly corroded

minor brake pipe surface corrosion

minor oil leak

nearside rear brake-slight bind

oil sump rusty

Fail 27 Mar 2013 49,533 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 49,533 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 48,593 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2012 48,593 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2010 46,965 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 44,654 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 43,125 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 41,458 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 40,093 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 38,316 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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J178 SFX is a 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 67,165 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J178 SFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J178 SFX registered?

J178 SFX is a 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 13 April 1992.

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The MOT history for J178 SFX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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