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J364 VPY

1992 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,032 mi
Last recorded86,032 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 P53,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ364 VPY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 86,032 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber support hangers defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wing panel corroded & holed. Not prescribed area

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded & holed. Not prescribed area

Offside Front Bumper support bracket insecure

Offside Front Inner wing panel corroded & holed. Not prescribed area

Offside Front Jacking point corroded & holed. Not prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering slightly rough in rotation. Pump drive belt worn

Pass 22 Jul 2024 85,193 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point area corroded & holed

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft gaiter deteriorating

Offside Front Bumper support bracket corroded / insecure

Offside Front Jacking point area corroded & holed

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 85,165 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Jacking point area corroded & holed

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft gaiter deteriorating

Offside Front Bumper support bracket corroded / insecure

Offside Front Jacking point area corroded & holed

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 83,576 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 83,567 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 82,357 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step and under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step and under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

various patches of corrosion ok at time of test

Pass 7 Apr 2021 80,299 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 79,387 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 79,387 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 75,918 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 73,294 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 73,294 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 73,288 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 72,803 miles

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

rear inner arches rusty

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Apr 2015 72,186 miles

front inner arches rusty

inner sills rusty

outer sills rusty

rear spring hangers rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2013 71,465 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery light on dash

both front inner wheel arches corroded

both rear leaf spring mounts corroded

o/s/f cv boot leaking

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2013 71,449 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery light on dash

both front inner wheel arches corroded

both rear leaf spring mounts corroded

o/s/f cv boot leaking

oil leak

radiator leaking

Pass 17 Oct 2012 70,579 miles

All general corrosion

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 70,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All general corrosion

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 67,081 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 65,107 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 63,482 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 63,482 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 61,299 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 59,999 miles

Front brake flexi ferrules corroded

Front track rod ends worn

Fail 8 Apr 2008 59,999 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake flexi ferrules corroded

Front track rod ends worn

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 57,877 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 57,877 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both water tanks corroded and weeping

Brake discs corroded

N/S/R wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 27 Mar 2006 55,592 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 55,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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J364 VPY is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 P 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 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 53,636 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J364 VPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J364 VPY is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 9 April 1992.

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