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SIB 1470

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,619 mi
Last recorded52,619 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIB 1470
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 52,619 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 52,599 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 50,330 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2015 50,326 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid needs adjusted (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to t-piece (3.6.B.2c)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2014 48,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 48,577 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 46,068 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair [3 7 a 2d ]

Fail 7 Aug 2012 46,068 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SIB 1470 is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SIB 1470, 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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SIB 1470 is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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