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J835 THB

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,311 mi
Last recorded161,311 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ835 THB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 161,311 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2016 138,821 miles

vehicle covered by substance rear tyres worn low-o/s/r/ bearing slight play

Pass 23 Jan 2016 138,821 miles

rear tyres worn low-o/s/r/ bearing slight play

vehicle covered by substance unable to check properly-

Fail 20 Jan 2016 138,821 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner doorstep mounting area holed, visible from above vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outter sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded complete inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded complete outter sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded middle inner sill to floor area holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner doorstep mounting area holed, visible from above vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch holed, multiple places, complete (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front and middle inner sill inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded complete rear panel holed (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer aim out (8.2.3)

x2 rear tyres outter walls cracked-o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 7 May 2013 138,273 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 138,267 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs pitted

slight corrosion on n/s front wing

slight corrosion on o/s rear arch

Pass 26 May 2011 136,863 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 135,936 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2009 134,989 miles

Hand brake efficency low on near side rear 33kg - off side rear 342kg & locks out

Fail 9 Apr 2009 134,979 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All corrosion marked underneath

Front discs worn & lipped

Front number plate poor but still legible

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play in off side front steering rack arm

Slight play in off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jul 2007 131,083 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 124,763 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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J835 THB is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J835 THB, 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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J835 THB is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 January 1992.

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