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J223 ETV

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

93,594 mi
Last recorded93,594 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ223 ETV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 93,594 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 93,594 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported mountings missing and broken (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2016 92,036 miles

the exhaust mounting rubbers are in poor condition.

Fail 21 Jul 2016 92,036 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect the lamp is defused with damp (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades worn (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on the sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)

the exhaust mounting rubbers are in poor condition.

Pass 10 Jul 2015

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2015

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

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 91,261 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r upper marker light not working

Fail 7 Jul 2014 91,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper insecure (2.4.B.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre perished and cracked

o/s/r upper marker light not working

Pass 28 Apr 2011 91,259 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 91,259 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 91,259 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 91,259 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Sep 2008 89,755 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes. Noise from n/s/f wheel. Brake discs worn.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 89,755 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 89,755 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 89,755 miles

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

Chip in screen. Corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe.

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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J223 ETV is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 J223 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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J223 ETV is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 June 1992.

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