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J152 LCV

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

96,813 mi
Last recorded96,813 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ152 LCV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 96,813 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 96,808 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s front inner wheel arch/inner flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s front under vehicle step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 94,873 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s leaf springs slightly corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2021 94,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s leaf springs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 92,683 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 92,683 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 90,787 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 90,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 88,401 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 88,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 84,990 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s strong advice (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear tow bar socket slightly damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2016 84,990 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s strong advice (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear tow bar socket slightly damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2015 81,562 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 81,562 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 77,458 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 77,457 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 75,607 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 75,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 73,555 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 68,088 miles

front brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2009 63,913 miles

o/s/door.mirror.cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2008 61,060 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2007 59,333 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 59,333 miles

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

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r spring eye bushes worn

Fail 9 May 2006 57,487 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

both front brakes slight bind

both rear brakes slight bind

n/s/f wiper small split

rear bumper/step rusty and weak

slight play in steering

Pass 9 May 2006 57,487 miles

both front brakes slight bind

both rear brakes slight bind

n/s/f wiper small split

rear bumper/step rusty and weak

slight play in steering

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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J152 LCV is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 J152 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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J152 LCV is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 May 1992.

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