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J879 AOO

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,883 mi
Last recorded60,883 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ879 AOO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 60,883 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 60,170 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 60,160 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel creeps down to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 59,689 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 59,343 miles

corrosion setting in at n/s/f tie bar mounting soround

Pass 20 Jun 2016 58,600 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 57,244 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 57,244 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 55,856 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 55,856 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 54,632 miles

lower tie mounting getting weak.

Pass 31 May 2012 52,664 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 52,434 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 52,434 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 19 May 2010 51,577 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 49,441 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 46,978 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 43,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has slight damage

Fail 29 May 2007 43,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has slight damage

Pass 8 May 2006 40,921 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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J879 AOO 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 75%.

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 J879 AOO, 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 J879 AOO registered?

J879 AOO is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 June 1992.

Is J879 AOO safe to buy?

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