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J637 HFM

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,707 mi
Last recorded82,707 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ637 HFM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 82,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 78,434 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 78,425 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested pipe burst mid test - test aborted (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipe burst on brake test (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2023 77,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 77,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper cross member coroded

Fail 24 Oct 2018 77,143 miles

Central Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper cross member coroded

Pass 22 May 2017 75,467 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 74,707 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 72,308 miles

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

Front suspension arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside front passenger door exterior handle loose

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play and is noisy

Rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 10 Sep 2015 72,308 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shackle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Front suspension arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside front passenger door exterior handle loose

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play and is noisy

Rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2015 70,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 70,482 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 70,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 69,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 68,072 miles

central crossmember corroded nearside

front to rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 1 Aug 2012 68,063 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

central crossmember corroded nearside

front to rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2011 67,329 miles

drivers seatbelt fraying

nearside front seat back mechanism worn

nearside rear hub bearing becoming noisy

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

offside rear tyre worn almost to wearbars& cut almost to chords

rear exhaust split & leaking slightly

slight play nearside track-rod end joint

Pass 1 Mar 2010 64,184 miles

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

front brake discs corroded.

Fail 1 Mar 2010 64,184 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 61,514 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 11 Mar 2009 61,514 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 1 Aug 2007 61,476 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 61,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 61,372 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front inner wings/cahssis slightly corroded

front seats slightly loose

n/s of centre cross member slightly corroded

o/s rear tyre wall cracking

o/s washers could be better

parking brake lever slightly loose

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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J637 HFM is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J637 HFM, 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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J637 HFM is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 May 1992.

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