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J478 UAN

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

46,780 mi
Last recorded46,780 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ478 UAN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 46,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Outer o/s/f cv boot slightly deteriorated

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 46,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 46,578 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 46,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 46,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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Pass 25 Aug 2022 45,635 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 45,037 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 44,625 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 44,105 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 42,687 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 42,339 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 42,250 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 41,564 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 40,284 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 39,995 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 39,995 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,202 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 37,681 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 35,877 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 338,820 miles

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

wipers blades done

Pass 8 Jul 2008 33,595 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 32,432 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 31,385 miles

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

exhaust thwisted at middle joint tail pipe close to ground

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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J478 UAN is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 J478 UAN, 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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What year was J478 UAN registered?

J478 UAN is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 March 1992.

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