MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,273 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front tyre perished both front
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
slight corrosion through out
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
slight corrosion through out
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear panel corroded
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
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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
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
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of J287 PTA?
You can check the full history of J287 PTA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was J287 PTA registered?
J287 PTA is a 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 17 June 1992.
Is J287 PTA safe to buy?
The MOT history for J287 PTA shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does J287 PTA have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J287 PTA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.