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J59 SND

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

227,945 mi
Last recorded227,945 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ59 SND
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 227,945 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 226,585 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2010 224,928 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 224,923 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 223,984 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 223,943 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 215,236 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 215,211 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 212,601 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 212,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

PLAY IN VARIOUS WHEELBEARINGS

Pass 8 Aug 2006 211,059 miles

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

Oil leak

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

slight wear brake pedal rubber

Fail 31 Jul 2006 211,052 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

slight wear brake pedal rubber

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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J59 SND is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 J59 SND, 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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J59 SND is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 29 April 1992.

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