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J657 TCF

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,205 mi
Last recorded31,205 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ657 TCF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 31,205 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 31,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 30,558 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle. Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 30,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 30,550 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Compensator (1.1.17 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 30,459 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 30,459 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 27,275 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 27,275 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 26,588 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 25,564 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 24,470 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 24,372 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 24,359 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 24,201 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 23,902 miles

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

corrosion, near-side flitch plate

Pass 24 Nov 2014 22,676 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 21,669 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 21,667 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 18,863 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 18,863 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 16,313 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 16,240 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 16,240 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 14,660 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 14,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 13,556 miles

the baffles ni the front exhaust box are rattling

Pass 1 Dec 2007 13,389 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 13,192 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 13,192 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J657 TCF is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 J657 TCF, 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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J657 TCF is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 January 1992.

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