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D4 REH

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

57,549 mi
Last recorded57,549 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 REH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 57,549 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 57,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear leaf springs corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2024 57,144 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear leaf springs corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2018 57,132 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch area to tie bar corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch to tie bar area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all 4 shock absorber outer casings corroded

all suspension bushes are split and worn

exhaust corroded

windscreen surround corroded and could cause the windscreen to fall out

Pass 30 Oct 2017 57,120 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion along lower of windscreen (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s around wing area (6.1.B.2)

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear cracking on inner and outer sidewalls

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 57,108 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s around wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak around engine ()

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load sensing valve (marked with chalk) (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 57,108 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s around wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak around engine ()

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load sensing valve (marked with chalk) (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 57,088 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust tail pipe missing

rear leafsprings corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 57,070 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

wooden pannels on underside starting to corrode

Fail 30 Oct 2014 57,070 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

wooden pannels on underside starting to corrode

Pass 25 Mar 2013 57,048 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 57,042 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

bottom gearbox mount rubber bush deteriorated

engine oil leak

front brake discs corrosion starting

Pass 19 Jul 2011 56,346 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake valve appears to be seizing exhaust rubber hangers are perishing engine oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2011 56,328 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake valve appears to be seizing exhaust rubber hangers are perishing engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 54,750 miles

EXHAUST RUBBER HANGERS PERISHING N/S/R TOP MARKER LAMP MISSING

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 54,750 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

EXHAUST RUBBER HANGERS PERISHING N/S/R TOP MARKER LAMP MISSING

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 52,143 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

slight corrosion front wings

Fail 22 Jun 2009 52,143 miles

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

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

slight corrosion front wings

Pass 14 Jun 2008 70,913 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 68,214 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 6,750 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 6,749 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Centre Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside dipped beam to high

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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D4 REH is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 D4 REH, 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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D4 REH is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 January 1992.

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