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J533 KEJ

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,821 mi
Last recorded98,821 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ533 KEJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 98,821 miles

welded and heavily undersealed throughout

Pass 8 Oct 2021 98,110 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Oct 2021 98,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 17 Aug 2021 98,100 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Jacking Point & Step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Spring Hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel Seased

Offside Rear Wheel Seased

Fail 3 Aug 2020 98,080 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front wings and scuttle corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner arch holled outside prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 97,298 miles

BOTH REAR SPRINGS WEEK

BOTH SIDES FRONT INNER WING PLATED AND WELDED

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION RUSTING

FRONT COIL SPRINGS RUSTING

Offside Front Inner WING HOLED INNER

Offside Rear SPRING HANGER PLATED AND WELDED

TOW BAR RUSTING

Fail 10 May 2019 97,298 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 97,298 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BAD EARTH (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT SPRIG HANGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

BOTH SIDES REAR BRAKE BACKPLATES RUSTING

Pass 24 Aug 2017 96,007 miles

corrosion around rear leaf spring hangers

front inner wheel arches corroded but not in prescribed area

front inner wings corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 95,247 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 95,246 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 93,980 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 93,980 miles

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 91,872 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 90,117 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 30 May 2012 87,362 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 87,361 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 85,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion showing on rear suspension components

Pass 14 Jun 2010 83,120 miles

nsf osf inner arch corroding

nsr osr spring hanger corroding

Fail 9 Jun 2010 83,109 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

nsf osf inner arch corroding

nsr osr spring hanger corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2009 80,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

front slam rusting

spring missing hand brake

Fail 16 Jun 2009 80,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

front slam rusting

spring missing hand brake

Pass 10 Jun 2008 77,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

cv boot grease around nearside & offside drive shafts although no deterioration or insecurity could be found

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2007 73,731 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 69,684 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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J533 KEJ is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J533 KEJ, 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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J533 KEJ is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 March 1992.

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