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J578 DNN

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

57,562 mi
Last recorded57,562 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ578 DNN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 57,562 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 57,562 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 57,544 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 57,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 57,476 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 57,170 miles

Nearside Front brake hose ferrule corroding

Offside Front brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 9 Jun 2017 57,133 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 56,958 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 56,929 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 56,402 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 55,734 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 55,005 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 51,989 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 50,647 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 50,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 27 May 2010 48,581 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 48,580 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 46,738 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 46,521 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 45,939 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 45,775 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2006 54,125 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 45,125 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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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J578 DNN is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J578 DNN, 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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J578 DNN is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 January 1992.

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