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J169 HGW

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,666 mi
Last recorded61,666 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ169 HGW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 61,666 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 61,637 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 60,035 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2024 57,870 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 57,870 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working cleaned connector terminals. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 55,477 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both front outriggers to sills advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis/crossmembers etc advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both rear spring anchor brackets (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both rear spring shackle brackets (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both rear spring shackle brackets (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on various suspension components etc

handbrake imbalance

Pass 7 Jun 2022 52,707 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis/crossmembers/inner sills etc advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

handbrake imbalance n/s rear

Fail 7 Jun 2022 52,707 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis/crossmembers/inner sills etc advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

handbrake imbalance n/s rear

Pass 3 Jun 2021 50,351 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting rubbers perishing and one missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on various parts of chassis/crossmembers/frame/underbody/front jacking points etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on fuel tank

handbrake effort/imbalance n/s rear

Pass 17 Jun 2020 48,235 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 48,235 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure rubber support mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror glass cracked damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 45,837 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under body has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 45,836 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under body has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 44,577 miles

near side rear brake binding slightly

Fail 31 May 2018 44,566 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt off side front outer insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

near side rear brake binding slightly

off side rear tyre sidewall perishing in places

Pass 14 Jun 2017 42,440 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 42,032 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 42,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 41,847 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 41,847 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 41,054 miles

brake pipes corrodding

Pass 11 May 2013 40,485 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 39,775 miles

exhaust rubbers perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 Jun 2011 37,855 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 37,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 35,957 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 35,957 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 33,333 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

rear brake hose perished

Pass 12 Jun 2008 31,248 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 31,248 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 27,513 miles

front brake pads 70% worn

rear brake hose perished

slight exhaust blow from down pipe

Pass 15 May 2007 27,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2006 25,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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J169 HGW is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J169 HGW, 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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J169 HGW is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 June 1992.

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