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J437 CTV

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,702 mi
Last recorded52,702 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ437 CTV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 52,702 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both n/s & o/s (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front inner wing showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front seat's backings have movement but still secure

Fail 26 Apr 2016 52,702 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both n/s & o/s (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front inner wing showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front seat's backings have movement but still secure

Pass 19 Mar 2015 52,564 miles

front discs in poor condition advise these be replaced

n/s front brake flexi hose perished to mot limits.

rust to n/s front outer sill non prescribed area

rust to n/s front sill backing non prescribed area

rust to n/s frot step non prescribed area

rust to o/s front under arch area non prescribed area

rust to o/s rear body non prescribed area

slight noise to n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 12 Mar 2015 52,561 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front discs in poor condition advise these be replaced

n/s front brake flexi hose perished to mot limits.

rust to n/s front outer sill non prescribed area

rust to n/s front sill backing non prescribed area

rust to n/s frot step non prescribed area

rust to o/s front under arch area non prescribed area

rust to o/s front under arch area non prescribed area

rust to o/s rear body non prescribed area

slight noise to n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Apr 2014 51,165 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 50,669 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 46,810 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 46,810 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 45,278 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 42,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/front and n/s/rear tyre walls cracking

n/s/front sill corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2010 42,917 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/front and n/s/rear tyre walls cracking

n/s/front sill corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2009 41,361 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight cracking n/s front and n/s/rear tyre side-walls

Pass 1 Apr 2008 40,055 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 37,239 miles

general underbody corrosion

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 20 Mar 2006 35,244 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 35,244 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J437 CTV is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J437 CTV, 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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What year was J437 CTV registered?

J437 CTV is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J437 CTV safe to buy?

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