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J642 PJC

1992 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,246 mi
Last recorded130,246 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P67,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ642 PJC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 130,246 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 128,801 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 127,530 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 127,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 126,308 miles

Brake lines covered in underseal

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle is covered in underseal

Pass 16 Jun 2022 125,278 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 119,131 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 113,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 108,417 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 101,745 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 95,338 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 86,933 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 78,108 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 76,121 miles

steel brake pipes rusty

Fail 27 Aug 2014 76,121 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2012 75,354 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 75,314 miles

offside rear tyre light cracking on sidewall

Pass 8 Jun 2010 75,201 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 75,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 May 2009 75,088 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 May 2009 75,088 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 74,868 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 74,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2007 74,419 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 73,530 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 73,530 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J642 PJC is a 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J642 PJC, 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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What year was J642 PJC registered?

J642 PJC is a 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 5 May 1992.

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