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J183 SFX

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,733 mi
Last recorded81,733 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ183 SFX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 81,733 miles

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))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 81,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 81,522 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wing (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 81,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 81,281 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired brake compensator seized (1.1.17 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 80,709 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 80,553 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

brakes just met min req

Pass 5 Jan 2021 79,812 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front supplementary light inop

Pass 19 Dec 2019 79,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear helper spring insecure

Nearside Rear park brake reading low

Pass 17 Dec 2018 72,726 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 70,586 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 67,826 miles

Front discs creeping in[corrosion]

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2016 67,740 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front discs creeping in[corrosion]

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front and rear brake pipes corroded

brake sevo,alternator belts loose

Pass 4 Sep 2014 67,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 67,111 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 65,990 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 6,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 64,091 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 64,091 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 63,548 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 63,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 62,950 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 62,392 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

load sensor cover deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2007 62,047 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

load sensor cover deteriorated

nearside front top marker lamp out

Pass 16 Jan 2006 61,433 miles

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

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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J183 SFX is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J183 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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J183 SFX is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 April 1992.

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