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J287 PTA

1992 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,273 mi
Last recorded111,273 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P67,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ287 PTA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 111,273 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished both front

Fail 29 Aug 2023 111,273 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front tyre perished both front

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 111,242 miles

Central Front Engine sump very rusty

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

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

Offside Front Jacking point area some corrosion

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 110,959 miles

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 110,926 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded multiple holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill door shut area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner sill and leading to inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 109,654 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe under clip on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear step mounting area corroded on rear crossmember various places

Pass 27 Sep 2018 107,470 miles

slight corrosion through out

Fail 27 Sep 2018 107,470 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

slight corrosion through out

Pass 27 Sep 2017 105,257 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear panel corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2017 105,257 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear panel corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 102,199 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 102,199 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 98,913 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 96,083 miles

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch corrosion

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Aug 2014 96,075 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust mounts deteriorated

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch corrosion

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Aug 2013 96,017 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 96,017 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 95,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 95,372 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 95,372 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 94,292 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 93,579 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 91,487 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 89,020 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 89,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 84,632 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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J287 PTA is a 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J287 PTA, 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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J287 PTA is a 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 17 June 1992.

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