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J246 NDF

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

54,068 mi
Last recorded54,068 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ246 NDF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 54,068 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 54,040 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 54,040 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger corroded/holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel holed/corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/inner wing overlap panel corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 53,659 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing lower panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 53,659 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength A pillar ho;ed/corroded near strut top mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing lower panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 52,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 50,899 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 49,087 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 48,102 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 48,102 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 44,784 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 42,297 miles

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

rubber exhaust rings perished

Pass 5 Jul 2012 40,666 miles

2 rubber bands on front exhaust split

slight noise o/s/front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jul 2011 38,671 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 31,815 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 31,088 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 30,136 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 28,658 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 28,654 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 26,657 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 26,657 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 26,508 miles

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

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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J246 NDF is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 J246 NDF, 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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What year was J246 NDF registered?

J246 NDF is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 January 1992.

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