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J182 SFX

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,130 mi
Last recorded106,130 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ182 SFX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 106,130 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 106,100 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged housing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2024 102,858 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 May 2024 102,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door morror cover damaged / sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 101,158 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 99,847 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 97,047 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED, NO CORDS EXPOSED

CONDENSATION IN N/S/F HEADLAMP

CORROSION IN N/S/F INNER WING PANEL

ENGINE OIL LEAK

PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK

Pass 21 Feb 2020 96,187 miles

LIMITED SUSPENSION TRAVEL ON REAR LEAF SPRINGS

O/S HEADLAMP REFLECTOR DETERIORATED

PLAY IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Fail 17 Feb 2020 96,187 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier LEISURE BATTERY (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction WIPERS NOT PARKING IN LOWER SCREEN POSITION (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

LIMITED SUSPENSION TRAVEL ON REAR LEAF SPRINGS

O/S HEADLAMP REFLECTOR DETERIORATED

PLAY IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 12 Mar 2019 89,723 miles

PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

WEEP FROM N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER

Fail 26 Feb 2019 89,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

WEEP FROM N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER

Pass 6 Feb 2018 82,124 miles

PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

WEEP N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER

WEEP OF GREASE FROM N/S/F TRACK ROD END GAITER

Fail 5 Feb 2018 82,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

WEEP N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER

WEEP OF GREASE FROM N/S/F TRACK ROD END GAITER

Pass 6 Mar 2017 76,483 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 76,483 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust system clamp loose at front pipe

Pass 11 Apr 2016 69,164 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 61,229 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 61,228 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 58,835 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,454 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,321 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 48,321 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 43,718 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 40,258 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 40,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 39,255 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 36,300 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 34,620 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 32,747 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake imbalance on 22%

front wiper blades split on ends

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Nov 2005 32,747 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake imbalance on 22%

front wiper blades split on ends

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

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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J182 SFX is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 J182 SFX, 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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J182 SFX is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 March 1992.

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