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J179 OBV

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,706 mi
Last recorded70,706 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ179 OBV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 70,706 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 70,152 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust joint loose

Pass 5 Mar 2024 69,711 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 69,206 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 67,758 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 66,163 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 65,493 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 65,493 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 64,745 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 64,281 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 64,281 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 64,148 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 64,148 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 63,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

offside rear bottom of wheel arch corrosion and hole

Fail 13 May 2010 63,467 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

offside rear bottom of wheel arch corrosion and hole

Pass 24 Mar 2009 63,079 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 25 Jan 2008 61,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 61,487 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 236,090 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 236,090 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 56,652 miles

nearside front tyre wall starting perrish

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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J179 OBV is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J179 OBV, 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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J179 OBV is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 June 1992.

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