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J492 UAN

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

85,145 mi
Last recorded85,145 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ492 UAN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 85,145 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 85,130 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 84,435 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 84,435 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 82,502 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front window regulator

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 80,278 miles

excessive corrosion to n/s inner and outer sill

Fail 14 Oct 2020 80,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side poor or little effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

excessive corrosion to n/s inner and outer sill

Pass 3 Apr 2019 77,798 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective All rubber supports perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi x 2 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi x2 , corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Front of inner wheel arch corroded & holed . NOT within a prescribed area

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 30 Mar 2019 77,790 miles

Brake performance not tested Burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both filaments light at same time , earth fault ? (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to load valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear load sense valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective All rubber supports perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi x 2 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi x2 , corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Front of inner wheel arch corroded & holed . NOT within a prescribed area

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Apr 2018 76,317 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 73,537 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 69,437 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 67,885 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 62,733 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 60,334 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2012 60,334 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 57,505 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc scorned

Fail 7 Sep 2011 57,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc scorned

Pass 6 Aug 2010 53,318 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 53,318 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 49,407 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 49,371 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 46,453 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 46,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 42,059 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 42,059 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 37,882 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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J492 UAN is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 J492 UAN, 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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J492 UAN is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 May 1992.

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