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J550 HSN

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,861 mi
Last recorded41,861 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ550 HSN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 41,861 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 41,779 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 41,560 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 41,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 40,901 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 40,426 miles

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

centre exhaust rubber missing

hand brake ratchet not working properly at times

horn poor

light use towbar fitted

Pass 21 May 2014 40,145 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 39,744 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 39,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,690 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 37,214 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 35,376 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 34,848 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 34,107 miles

advise both rear wheel bearings have slight movement require slight adjustment

Pass 24 Mar 2007 32,458 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 30,197 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 30,197 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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)

Fail 14 Jan 2006 30,156 miles

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

NOISE FROM STEERING RACK AREA NO PLAY FOUND

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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J550 HSN is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 J550 HSN, 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 J550 HSN registered?

J550 HSN is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 April 1992.

Is J550 HSN safe to buy?

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