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J437 ERR

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

119,545 mi
Last recorded119,545 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ437 ERR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 119,545 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 118,049 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 116,576 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 114,123 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 113,945 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 111,227 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear position lamps slightly dull

Rear leaf springs weak

speedometer illumination slightly dull

wiring security in poor condition

Fail 29 Jul 2021 111,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear position lamps slightly dull

Rear leaf springs weak

speedometer illumination slightly dull

wiring security in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2020 109,227 miles

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

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 109,221 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength TIE BAR MOUNTING AREA CORRODED. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle FOOT BRAKE POOR READING. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 107,449 miles

Front outer brake discs and pads not seen.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner tread section. Some distortion. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 104,415 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 100,139 miles

Offside rear brake slight binding.

Pass 27 Jul 2016 96,380 miles

Nearside Front FUEL CAP NO ACCESS.

Fail 22 Jul 2016 96,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Front FUEL CAP NO ACCESS.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 92,110 miles

Front outer brake pads not seen.

Offside front tyre just within tread depth limit.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread.

Fail 29 Jun 2015 92,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

End section of exhaust broken away.

Front outer brake pads not seen.

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

Offside front tyre just within tread depth limit.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 88,232 miles

O/S rear brake rubbing slightly.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 88,232 miles

O/S rear brake rubbing slightly.

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 85,239 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 85,234 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 82,284 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat was loose on mounting .Now secured.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 82,284 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat was loose on mounting .Now secured.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 77,246 miles

Some corrosion of offside and nearside front flexible brake pipe ferrules.

Fail 21 Jun 2011 77,246 miles

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

Some corrosion of offside and nearside front flexible brake pipe ferrules.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 74,480 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 74,461 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 15 May 2009 71,313 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

REAR SPRINGS BOWING.

Pass 15 May 2009 71,313 miles

REAR SPRINGS BOWING.

Pass 16 May 2008 68,389 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 62,248 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 17 May 2007 62,248 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 2 May 2007 62,011 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 10 May 2006 55,620 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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J437 ERR is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J437 ERR, 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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J437 ERR is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 May 1992.

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