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J17 ARC

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

47,673 mi
Last recorded47,673 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 ARC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 47,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 47,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 47,617 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 47,424 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 47,424 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 46,025 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 45,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 43,913 miles

Various amounts of under body corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2019 43,911 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Various amounts of under body corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2018 41,785 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 41,781 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 40,251 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 23 Feb 2017 40,251 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 40,244 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 40,244 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 40,238 miles

exhaust rubber mounts perished

Fail 21 Aug 2014 40,230 miles

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

exhaust rubber mounts perished

Pass 1 Aug 2013 40,125 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 40,116 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 40,106 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 39,476 miles

Battery insecure

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Aug 2010 39,454 miles

exmounting perished

front flitchs ns and os very slight corrosion

rear leaf springs and u bolts corrodied

wheel trims fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2009 38,971 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 38,971 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 38,053 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 37,413 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 37,409 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 36,362 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 36,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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J17 ARC is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 J17 ARC, 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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J17 ARC is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 July 1992.

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