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J282 GSR

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,204 mi
Last recorded62,204 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ282 GSR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 62,204 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 62,161 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 61,119 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 61,091 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear axle flexy mount (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 60,252 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 59,141 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 59,140 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 57,813 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 57,813 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,606 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 56,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 55,121 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 53,216 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 51,256 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 47,507 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2010 47,507 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2009 44,888 miles

N/S/R tyre has damage to outer wall

Fail 24 Jun 2009 44,888 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R tyre has damage to outer wall

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 42,788 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 15 May 2007 40,204 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006

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

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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J282 GSR is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J282 GSR, 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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J282 GSR is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 June 1992.

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