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J498 GGU

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,010 mi
Last recorded54,010 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ498 GGU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 54,010 miles

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

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

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

road wheels corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2026 53,993 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

road wheels corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2025 53,892 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 53,677 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 53,052 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 52,258 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 51,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 51,563 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety unable to test brakes (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vehicle dangerous to drive

Pass 10 May 2019 49,357 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 46,364 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 45,097 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 May 2016 44,108 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 41,849 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 38,539 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 May 2014 38,539 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 May 2013 37,691 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre starting to get perrished

Fail 7 May 2013 37,691 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/f tyre starting to get perrished

Fail 1 May 2012 37,134 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 37,134 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 36,025 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 35,018 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 32,984 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 32,984 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 30,629 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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J498 GGU is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J498 GGU, 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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J498 GGU is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 February 1992.

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