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J485 UAN

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,244 mi
Last recorded96,244 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ485 UAN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 96,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp lens damaged (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 96,244 miles

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

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

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

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

both side sill corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2025 96,242 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged on axle (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

both side sill corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2024 90,562 miles

Slight corrosion to vehicle

Fail 14 Feb 2024 90,562 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion to vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2022 90,550 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 90,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 89,788 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 89,622 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 89,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer Edge

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 88,736 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 87,474 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front n/s/front brake pipe slight corrosion / under wheel arch

Rear lower shock damper bush freeplay

o/s/front brake pipe slight corrosion /under wheel arch

Fail 15 Mar 2016 87,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported centre box exhaust rubber missing / rubbers perished (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front n/s/front brake pipe slight corrosion / under wheel arch

Rear lower shock damper bush freeplay

exhaust system corroded (exit pipe)

o/s/front brake pipe slight corrosion /under wheel arch

Pass 25 Mar 2015 86,060 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2015 86,058 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 82,186 miles

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 4 Mar 2013 77,967 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 73,224 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Various front suspension bushes deteriorated due to oil contamination

Fail 28 Mar 2012 73,194 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Various front suspension bushes deteriorated due to oil contamination

Pass 22 Mar 2011 71,446 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 71,446 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 69,874 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 67,076 miles

All 4 exhaust rubber mountings perished

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorbers mounted upside down

oil leaking from sump plug

Pass 14 Mar 2008 66,763 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r shock absorbers fitted upside down

Pass 19 Mar 2007 65,503 miles

o/s/r + n/s/r shock absorbers fitted upside down

Pass 29 Mar 2006 64,510 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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J485 UAN is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J485 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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J485 UAN is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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