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J151 LCV

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

47,170 mi
Last recorded47,170 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ151 LCV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 47,170 miles

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

general corrosion under body

Pass 31 May 2024 46,103 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 45,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 May 2023 45,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 45,059 miles

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

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2022 45,051 miles

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

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

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

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2021 43,640 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 42,000 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 39,787 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 39,787 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 37,807 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 35,821 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 31,522 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 28,043 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 23,812 miles

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

exhaust tailpipe slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 23,812 miles

exhaust tailpipe slightly corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2013 23,807 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 23,807 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 23,795 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 23,792 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2010 23,760 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 23,619 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 22,655 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

middle exhaust rubber perished

Pass 25 Jan 2007 22,491 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 22,461 miles

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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J151 LCV is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J151 LCV, 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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J151 LCV is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 March 1992.

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