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J393 DNN

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

63,055 mi
Last recorded63,055 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ393 DNN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 63,055 miles

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

Cant see front or rear brake pads

Corrosion and repairs in various areas underside

Corrosion to all suspension components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 63,055 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Cant see front or rear brake pads

Corrosion and repairs in various areas underside

Corrosion to all suspension components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2023 62,748 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corroded offside of engine bay

signs of filler around windscreen

underside corroded

Pass 24 May 2022 57,851 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion to chassis,sills,suspension componants

rear exstended chassis starting to separate from chassis

rear leaf spring bushes worn

signs of filler around windscreen

Fail 18 May 2022 57,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure cover (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords innerwall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both frt innerarches holed

corrosion to chassis,sills,suspension componants

o/s frt and n/s rear tyres over 10 years old

rear exstended chassis starting to separate from chassis

signs of filler around windscreen

Pass 3 May 2022 57,852 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 57,851 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 57,401 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 57,400 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2x exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front step corroded.

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 57,135 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 57,088 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 56,592 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 55,477 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front inner wing welded ( slight corrosion)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 55,454 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front inner wing welded ( slight corrosion)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 54,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 54,686 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 51,961 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 50,386 miles

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

NSR leaf spring slightly splayed

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Sump corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2012 49,032 miles

NS headlamp loose on its vertical adjuster

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OS Sill is corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 47,531 miles

OS Sill corroding under drivers door (seatbelt prescribed area)

Some play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Jun 2010 44,565 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 43,042 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 43,035 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 41,200 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 41,198 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 40,713 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 40,713 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 39,846 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 39,846 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear 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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J393 DNN is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J393 DNN, 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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J393 DNN is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 July 1992.

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