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J220 ETV

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,626 mi
Last recorded65,626 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ220 ETV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 65,626 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Slightly loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Signs of crystallisation top hose and rear of engine ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Sill corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both, helper springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 64,649 miles

Centre exhaust rubbers outer starting to crack slightly inner rubbers renewed

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 64,649 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Centre exhaust rubbers outer starting to crack slightly inner rubbers renewed

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 63,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake hose ferule corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2018 63,333 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides in front wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 62,062 miles

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

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 60,989 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 60,989 miles

Central Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint gearbox mounting rubber bush (2.5.A.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 58,921 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 58,921 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 55,745 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 55,742 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake low effort on nearside. Offside working well!

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 55,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 55,188 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 53,140 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 53,140 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 51,706 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 51,706 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 7 May 2011 50,645 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 May 2011 50,645 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 May 2010 49,695 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 49,022 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 47,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 46,812 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 44,782 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 44,782 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.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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J220 ETV is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J220 ETV, 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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J220 ETV is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 June 1992.

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