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J846 RRU

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,253 mi
Last recorded65,253 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ846 RRU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 65,253 miles

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

suspension components corroded but not weakened.

Pass 14 Jul 2020 65,219 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 64,746 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 64,520 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front door step corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all wheel arches taped

Pass 11 Aug 2017 63,701 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 61,610 miles

patches of corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2016 61,516 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rearmost outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2015 59,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 56,646 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 56,646 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2013 53,753 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 50,898 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 49,022 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 47,172 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 45,899 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 45,896 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 43,707 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 42,939 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 41,526 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 39,402 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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J846 RRU is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J846 RRU, 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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J846 RRU is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 March 1992.

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