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J255 ERB

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,116 mi
Last recorded96,116 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ255 ERB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2020 96,116 miles

oil leaks

slight bind n/s/r brakes

Fail 21 Apr 2020 96,116 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

oil leaks

slight bind n/s/r brakes

Pass 9 May 2019 95,112 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2019 95,112 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 94,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear bushes deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2018 94,320 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2016 94,315 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 94,290 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 93,614 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

oil leak from engine area

Fail 4 Mar 2015 93,602 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

exhaust rubber split

Pass 14 Mar 2014 91,851 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 90,447 miles

exhaust rubbers split

off side rear inner side light not working

Pass 12 Mar 2012 88,550 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 85,366 miles

offside front inner wing corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2010 81,809 miles

corrosion under offside front wheelarch

outer cv. gaiters cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2009 80,707 miles

offside front rigid brake pipe corrosion

offside rear spring eye bush condition

Pass 11 Mar 2008 76,725 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 73,331 miles

advise n/s/f cv boot losing slight grease but not split

advise slight hub play o/s/r

advise to have brakes checked all round lack of use slighty rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2006 69,076 miles

advise batterys not secure

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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J255 ERB is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J255 ERB, 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 J255 ERB registered?

J255 ERB is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 May 1992.

Is J255 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J255 ERB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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