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J440 ERR

1992 Talbot Express

White Lpg 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

163,762 mi
Last recorded163,762 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ440 ERR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 163,762 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear lpg gas tank corroded

Rear registration plate light dull

Pass 3 Dec 2024 160,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 159,278 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 137,265 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 125,737 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 115,427 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 106,517 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 97,013 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 89,011 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 88,613 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 86,209 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Oct 2014 79,421 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 78,064 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 75,135 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 75,125 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 75,082 miles

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 74,048 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 71,227 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 71,221 miles

Nearside Front Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2009 69,736 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 63,879 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 55,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 50,291 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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J440 ERR is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 J440 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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J440 ERR is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 May 1992.

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