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J53 ENU

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

112,915 mi
Last recorded112,915 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ53 ENU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 112,915 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 112,266 miles

Headlights condensated

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 8 Apr 2024 110,032 miles

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

Rear suspension rusty

Fail 22 Mar 2024 110,023 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2023 108,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn N/S/F disc running hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded and weak

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 108,595 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides rear cross -member at Rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All exhaust rubbers badly deteriorated and split

Both front inner arches corroded and weak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn N/S/F disc running hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded and weak

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive and sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust joint and brackets corroded and weak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all exhaust clamps badly corroded corroded and deteriorated

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2022 106,359 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 106,359 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 106,327 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Leak from exhaust manifold bolts missing, and minor leaks from exhaust. (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR SPRING HANGER FIXING. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Areas of corrosion apparent underside of vehicle.

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 101,217 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 101,217 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 98,316 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 98,309 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 92,401 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 87,334 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 86,213 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 86,213 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 85,456 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 85,456 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber o rings broken (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 84,843 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 83,968 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 82,888 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 81,606 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight wear in o/s/f hub

Fail 19 Apr 2012 81,605 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 81,551 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 80,724 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 80,056 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 78,870 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 75,179 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 75,179 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside inner cv joint excessively worn

Pass 16 May 2006 72,844 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 72,793 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J53 ENU is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 J53 ENU, 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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J53 ENU is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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