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J561 PBM

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,623 mi
Last recorded63,623 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ561 PBM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 63,623 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 61,014 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 59,752 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 59,405 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 56,493 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 53,002 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 51,073 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 51,073 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 49,495 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 48,357 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 48,344 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 45,712 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 42,185 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 40,457 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 36,989 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 36,989 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 35,965 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 35,965 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 35,933 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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J561 PBM is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 J561 PBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J561 PBM registered?

J561 PBM is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1992.

Is J561 PBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J561 PBM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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