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J323 ENN

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

61,021 mi
Last recorded61,021 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ323 ENN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 61,021 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak.

Rear Step deteriorated.

Fail 18 Jul 2025 61,021 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak

Rear Step deteriorated.

Pass 26 Jun 2024 60,891 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2024 60,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2023 59,125 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 59,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 55,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 Jul 2021 54,286 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 54,220 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Ex mounts deteriorated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

main beam light output low

Pass 18 Mar 2020 51,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2019 47,582 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 42,587 miles

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

slight deterioration on the exhaust system

Fail 28 Nov 2016 42,587 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight deterioration on the exhaust system

Pass 25 Nov 2015 35,455 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 35,455 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 27,941 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 25,833 miles

Oil leak

h/light bulbs. intensity low

Pass 23 Nov 2011 24,232 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 22,072 miles

n/s o/s front discs slightly worn and some rust

Pass 1 Dec 2009 20,173 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 16,489 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 16,488 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 16,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust box bracket missing

Pass 5 Apr 2007 15,283 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 28 Mar 2006 14,874 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

slight perishing to rear shock absorber bushes

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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J323 ENN is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J323 ENN, 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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J323 ENN is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 May 1992.

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