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J507 GGU

1992 Talbot Express 1000 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

65,504 mi
Last recorded65,504 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P67,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ507 GGU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 65,504 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 64,306 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 64,306 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 63,944 miles

Holes in offside sill outside prescribed areas

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded but not to excess

Oil pressure switch wire not connected

Fail 11 Sep 2017 63,944 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Holes in offside sill outside prescribed areas

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded but not to excess

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

Oil pressure switch wire not connected

Pass 10 May 2016 63,176 miles

Brake pipes at front and rear corroding

Front brake discs corroded

Horn week

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

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

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Vehicle showing signs of surface corrosion on suspension, brake and body components

Fail 25 Apr 2016 63,090 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on door step and inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken helper spring (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion on wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken both helper springs (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Brake pipes at front and rear corroding

Front brake discs corroded

Horn week

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken, exhaust still adequately supported

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Vehicle showing signs of surface corrosion on suspension, brake and body components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 62,255 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 62,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

one exhaust mounting rubber broken system is secure

Pass 8 Feb 2013 61,582 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 61,582 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 61,582 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 61,582 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 61,582 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 61,582 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 56,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear backplate damp , would advise brake check

Pass 21 Sep 2007 48,995 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 48,995 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

blow from exhaust

brake pads worn thin

exhaust rubber mount split

Pass 10 Jun 2006 48,772 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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J507 GGU is a 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 67,165 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 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J507 GGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J507 GGU is a 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 25 February 1992.

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