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J247 NDF

1992 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

47,551 mi
Last recorded47,551 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P67,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ247 NDF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 47,551 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2024 47,478 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 47,478 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 46,802 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 46,802 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 48,293 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 46,282 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 44,793 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 44,018 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 38,767 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 38,767 miles

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 35,613 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 35,613 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 32,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 32,512 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 29,985 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 28,267 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 28,267 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 25,047 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 25,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre small age fractures in tread and outer side wall

Pass 2 Aug 2012 22,053 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 21,967 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid level low

o/s /r back plate some dampness

Pass 13 May 2008 21,502 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 21,074 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 19,847 miles

centre exhaust rubber hanger spliting

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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J247 NDF is a 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J247 NDF, 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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J247 NDF is a 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 14 April 1992.

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