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J299 ENN

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,337 mi
Last recorded81,337 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ299 ENN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 81,337 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 79,658 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 79,658 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 78,511 miles

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 20 Nov 2021 76,824 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 76,824 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 74,659 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 74,640 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 60,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

underside,suspension components corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 69,260 miles

Oil leak slight ()

coil springs excessively corroded

exhaust system corroded , requires new rubber supports

under side body corrosion , within prescribed areas not excessive

Fail 5 May 2018 69,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak slight ()

coil springs excessively corroded

exhaust system corroded , requires new rubber supports

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

tyres perished , old

under side body corrosion , within prescribed areas not excessive

Pass 13 May 2017 66,334 miles

Minor corrosion forming in both front and rear inner wheel arches, near rear leaf spring mountings, n/s/f track control arm mounting and front inner sill areas. None of which excessive.

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 64,870 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 63,061 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded. Front brake pipe (Near brake servo) slightly insecure.

Minor corrosion forming in both front and rear inner wheel arches, near rear leaf spring mountings, n/s/f track control arm mounting and front inner sill areas. None of which excessive.

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Number plate lamp dim.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight movement both front headlamps. Indicators flash a bit slower than hazards. O/S windscreen wiper end split.

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 May 2014 63,418 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 63,418 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 5,003 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 5,003 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 59,955 miles

Engine oil leak

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Large amount of repairs welds through out vehicle , all welds cosmetically covered

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Aug 2008 170,071 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 157,138 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 163,751 miles

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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J299 ENN is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J299 ENN, 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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J299 ENN is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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