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J232 NTA

1992 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

135,972 mi
Last recorded135,972 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P67,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ232 NTA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 135,972 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside heavily undersealed throughout (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 135,935 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer sill (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside heavily undersealed throughout (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 134,026 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UPPER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside, and all inner wheel arches HEAVILY UNDERSEALED. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 131,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive multiple repair sections throughout underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 130,067 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed throughout.

Pass 3 Dec 2019 128,661 miles

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Nov 2018 125,198 miles

nearside front inner sill corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2018 125,198 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front inner sill corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017 121,085 miles

both outer sills have been heavily repaired and then painted so the true nature of the repair can not be determined

underside of van is heavily black undersealed

Fail 7 Nov 2017 121,071 miles

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

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

both outer sills have been heavily repaired and then painted so the true nature of the repair can not be determined

Pass 25 Nov 2016 117,752 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front mount (2.4.B.6d)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 117,663 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rear 3 x patches (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front mount (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 114,042 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low (3.7.B.5b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

nearside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2014 108,431 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 108,295 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 103,540 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 103,540 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 100,115 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 96,425 miles

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

offside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2012 96,407 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

offside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 92,211 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

lots of brake pipes rusty

rusty suspension areas - rear worst

Fail 1 Mar 2011 92,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

lots of brake pipes rusty

rusty suspension areas - rear worst

Pass 26 Feb 2010 85,536 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 85,536 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 78,066 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 78,006 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 71,673 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust rusty + mounts cracked + slighht leak on joint

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2007 64,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 57,537 miles

DRIVERS SEAT BACK HAS PLAY

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

centre exhaust rubber mount slight cracking

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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J232 NTA is a 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J232 NTA, 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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J232 NTA is a 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 6 January 1992.

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