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J786 RJT

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,481 mi
Last recorded67,481 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ786 RJT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 67,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded through,not a prescribed area

Nearside Front Upper marker light not working

Nearside Front tyre valve slightly perished

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rears (2.6.2)

alternator belt slack

both front indicator lenses damaged

both front wheel arches corroded

clutch pedal high

corrosion on both panels behind front bumper corners

unable to see all brake linings

unable to see all brake pipes

Fail 23 Sep 2016 67,481 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded through,not a prescribed area

Nearside Front Upper marker light not working

Nearside Front tyre valve slightly perished

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rears (2.6.2)

alternator belt slack

both front indicator lenses damaged

both front wheel arches corroded

clutch pedal high

corrosion on both panels behind front bumper corners

unable to see all brake linings

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 26 May 2015 65,192 miles

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

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

aerial damaged

both front wheel arches corroded

clutch pedal to high

exhaust tail pipe holed and corroded

exhaust tail pipe rubber mounting missing

n/s inner sill holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area

o/s and n/s inner wings holed and corroded behind rear bumper

o/s front chassis leg corroded under wheel arch

oil filter leaking

small red wire from battery unprotected and no fuse visible

unable to see all brake pipes

unable to see all rear springs due to tape coverings

Fail 11 May 2015 65,162 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

aerial damaged

both front wheel arches corroded

clutch pedal to high

exhaust tail pipe holed and corroded

exhaust tail pipe rubber mounting missing

n/s inner sill holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area

o/s and n/s inner wings holed and corroded behind rear bumper

o/s front chassis leg corroded under wheel arch

oil filter leaking

small red wire from battery unprotected and no fuse visible

unable to see all brake pipes

unable to see all rear springs due to tape coverings

Pass 14 May 2014 60,608 miles

1 rear exhaust mounting rubber missing, but exhaust still secure

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

additional wiring under bonnet unprotected and slightly untidy

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

exhaust tailpipe full of small holes

n/s sill holed and corroded outside perscribed areas

o/s and n/s front wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s inner wings behind bumper holed and corroded outside perscribed areas

o/s sill covered with tin plate not allowing a full inspection

oil filter leaking

rear bumper o/s and n/s corners slightly damaged

rear leaf springs partly wrapped not allowing for a full inspection

rear wiring behind bumper wrapped around rear mountings, wiring is unprotected and may rub through

unable to fully inspect brake pipes as all brake pipes are covered in thick paint

Fail 14 May 2014 60,608 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1 rear exhaust mounting rubber missing, but exhaust still secure

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

additional wiring under bonnet unprotected and slightly untidy

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

exhaust tailpipe full of small holes

n/s sill holed and corroded outside perscribed areas

o/s and n/s front wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

o/s and n/s inner wings behind bumper holed and corroded outside perscribed areas

o/s sill covered with tin plate not allowing a full inspection

oil filter leaking

rear bumper o/s and n/s corners slightly damaged

rear leaf springs partly wrapped not allowing for a full inspection

rear wiring behind bumper wrapped around rear mountings, wiring is unprotected and may rub through

unable to fully inspect brake pipes as all brake pipes are covered in thick paint

Pass 28 May 2013 59,239 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 59,179 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 57,701 miles

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

front brakes require checking - offside front not locking on brake test

Fail 14 Jun 2012 57,701 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brakes require checking - offside front not locking on brake test

Pass 30 Jun 2011 56,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 56,407 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 54,750 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

accesories stuck to screen but not obstruckting view

Fail 8 Jul 2010 54,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

accesories stuck to screen but not obstruckting view

Pass 29 Jul 2009 52,984 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 50,325 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 47,527 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 44,964 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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J786 RJT 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 61.1%.

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 J786 RJT, 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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J786 RJT is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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