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J376 DRR

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,436 mi
Last recorded104,436 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ376 DRR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 104,436 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 103,548 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 102,236 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 102,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 100,635 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 99,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 98,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leak centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

complete exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2020 97,394 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush near excessive. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer cv boot weeping grease.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes across rear axle (from joins). (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush offside & nearside bushes near excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear flexible brake hose slightly twisted.

some corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 23 Mar 2020 97,391 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush near excessive. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer cv boot weeping grease.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes across rear axle (from joins). (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush offside & nearside bushes near excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear flexible brake hose slightly twisted.

some corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 14 Mar 2019 95,200 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 95,197 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 92,716 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking

Offside Front brake house protective casing split exposing ferrel

underbody and chassis has corrosion in multiple places

Fail 10 Mar 2018 92,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

clutch slipping

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking

Offside Front brake house protective casing split exposing ferrel

underbody and chassis has corrosion in multiple places

Pass 30 Mar 2017 89,935 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 89,935 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 87,110 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 87,110 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 83,817 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 83,816 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 81,386 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 81,386 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 77,757 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 74,873 miles

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

Rear brakes have imbalance

White reflectors fitted to rear

Pass 16 May 2011 73,897 miles

nearside and offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiters starting to perish

nearside and offside rear leaf springs splayed slightly (close to tyres)

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 16 May 2011 73,895 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

nearside and offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiters starting to perish

nearside and offside rear leaf springs splayed slightly (close to tyres)

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jun 2010 72,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

exhaust mounts perished

Pass 22 May 2009 69,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall and also offside rear

Pass 11 Jun 2008 69,243 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 67,331 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 61,684 miles

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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J376 DRR is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J376 DRR, 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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J376 DRR is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 March 1992.

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