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DBZ 3105

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

97,235 mi
Last recorded97,235 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBZ 3105
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 97,235 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 95,581 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 93,182 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 91,585 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 90,205 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 89,186 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 89,178 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near to suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underbody by door step corroded within prescribed areato seat belt mount, also o/s. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by spring hangers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 88,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front lower chassis and sill holed and corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 8 Aug 2018 85,827 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear leaf spring hangers corroded

nearside front lower body holed and corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

offside front lower chassis and sill holed and corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Pass 9 Aug 2017 84,332 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

offside front lower chassis corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 7 Aug 2017 84,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

offside front lower chassis corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 4 Aug 2016 82,032 miles

both front brake discs have corrosion

brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 3 Aug 2016 82,029 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wing (2.4.A.3)

both front brake discs have corrosion

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 27 Jul 2015 81,536 miles

both front brake discs corroded

both rear leaf springs weak

Fail 21 Jul 2015 81,528 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear leaf springs weak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 80,882 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 80,880 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 79,559 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 77,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 77,755 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 77,170 miles

corrossion o s f under inner wing and under os door step

Pass 8 May 2009 75,620 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 74,168 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 74,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2007 73,793 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 72,321 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 72,321 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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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DBZ 3105 is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DBZ 3105, 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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DBZ 3105 is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 April 1992.

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