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J843 DRC

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

94,094 mi
Last recorded94,094 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ843 DRC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 94,094 miles

coolant leak

corrosion to rear of chassis cab

corrosion to tipper body

front wheel archs corroded

little hand brake travel

nsf outer driveshaft gaiter slight leak

nsr tyre pressure low

osf nsf brake discs pitted

osf nsf tyres perished

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 1 Mar 2012 94,090 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coolant leak

corrosion to rear of chassis cab

corrosion to tipper body

front wheel archs corroded

nsf outer driveshaft gaiter slight leak

nsr tyre pressure low

osf nsf brake discs pitted

osf nsf tyres perished

Pass 5 Jan 2009 97,080 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jan 2009 97,080 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 94,632 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 94,632 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

possible brake pads worn

Pass 5 Jan 2007 91,233 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2007 91,229 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2006 91,226 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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J843 DRC is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 J843 DRC, 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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What year was J843 DRC registered?

J843 DRC is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 27 March 1992.

Is J843 DRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J843 DRC shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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