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J311 SNE

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

126,667 mi
Last recorded126,667 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ311 SNE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2024 126,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (all greased front and rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 125,599 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 125,237 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring wearing

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

Offside Rear leaf spring wearing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2019 124,667 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 121,729 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 118,224 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 113,734 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing wheel bearing has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 109,298 miles

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

n/s/ rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2014 104,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre cracking.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 100,186 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s rear brake slightly sticking.o/s and n/s inner sills and exhaust corroded.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 96,763 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 91,545 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 91,535 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 88,586 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s front chassis slightly corroded.battery tray insecure.

Pass 4 Jul 2009 86,119 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 84,680 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 84,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s inner sill slightly corroded.o/s rear wheel bearing slightly corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 80,573 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion in o/s front end of chassis

slight corrosion in o/s sill backing

Pass 4 Jul 2006 80,238 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2006 80,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J311 SNE is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J311 SNE, 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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J311 SNE is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 May 1992.

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