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J153 LCV

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,823 mi
Last recorded87,823 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ153 LCV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 87,823 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 87,704 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded long front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill full of filler (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under brake servo (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 87,170 miles

1 exhaust mount missing some mounts have cracks

2 front brake disc have corrosion

2 head lights slightly high /pattern faded

cover /under tray fitted

front screen has chip center

hand brake has travel

main brake pipe front to rear has corrosion

o/s/f & n/s/f inner sills have corrosion

o/s/f head slightly loose

o/s/f wheel bearing has play

o/s/r /n/s/r wheel bearings have paly

Fail 13 Aug 2024 87,170 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill /hole (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached heat shield loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1 exhaust mount missing some mounts have cracks

2 front brake disc have corrosion

2 head lights slightly high /pattern faded

cover /under tray fitted

front screen has chip center

hand brake has travel

main brake pipe front to rear has corrosion

o/s/f & n/s/f inner sills have corrosion

o/s/f head slightly loose

o/s/f wheel bearing has play

o/s/r /n/s/r wheel bearings have paly

Pass 21 Aug 2023 86,871 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides beam bender (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 86,864 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp beam image weak

Offside Rear possible brake fluid leak

Pass 22 Aug 2022 86,642 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 86,360 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 85,326 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 85,326 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 85,306 miles

Offside Headlamp mask fitted

Fail 1 May 2018 85,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp mask fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 84,252 miles

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

Offside Headlamp mask fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2017 84,225 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 79,905 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 79,904 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 78,648 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 78,066 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 71,574 miles

Offside headlight reflector corroding

Offside top marker light not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 68,143 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 58,122 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jul 2009 52,259 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 41,343 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 35,690 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 28,919 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 28,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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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J153 LCV is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J153 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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J153 LCV is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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