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J458 ERR

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,583 mi
Last recorded107,583 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ458 ERR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 107,583 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Nov 2016 107,583 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 85,012 miles

front inner lower wings/door steps rusty shailing

Fail 13 Nov 2015 85,002 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb? (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front inner lower wings/door steps rusty shailing

n/s/r tyre very cracked perished

Pass 15 Sep 2014 68,772 miles

Both front coil springs heaverly corroded

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Gearbox mount slightly worn

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside front cv boot leaking grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 6 Sep 2014 68,540 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both front coil springs heaverly corroded

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Gearbox mount slightly worn

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside front cv boot leaking grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 2 Aug 2013 62,469 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 62,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 61,771 miles

osf inner splash guard corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 60,624 miles

Battery insecure

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

exhaust rubbers on the tail pipe cracked/split

Fail 13 Apr 2010 60,624 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

exhaust rubbers on the tail pipe cracked/split

Pass 8 Apr 2009 60,178 miles

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

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

all tyres badly cracked on outside edges

cover fitted over tow bar

ferrules on rear brake hoses corroded

rear exhaust mountings badly cracked

vehicle in a generally corroded condition

Fail 2 Apr 2009 60,158 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

all tyres badly cracked on outside edges

cover fitted over tow bar

ferrules on rear brake hoses corroded

rear exhaust mountings badly cracked

spring on handbrake lever broken

vehicle in a generally corroded condition

Pass 19 Mar 2008 59,844 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s front tyres, tread splitting on outer edges

rear exhaust mountings splitting

Pass 23 Mar 2007 59,573 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 59,563 miles

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

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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J458 ERR is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 J458 ERR, 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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J458 ERR is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 May 1992.

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