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J853 RRU

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,836 mi
Last recorded50,836 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ853 RRU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2015 50,836 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 50,036 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 47,721 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 43,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust mountings are perished

Pass 11 Jul 2011 41,221 miles

aux belt loose

Pass 25 Nov 2010 40,753 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 39,979 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 39,463 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 38,785 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 38,216 miles

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

all four tyres spliting all over

Pass 2 Dec 2005 37,509 miles

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

all four tyres spliting all over

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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J853 RRU is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J853 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J853 RRU registered?

J853 RRU is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 April 1992.

Is J853 RRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J853 RRU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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