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J660 GHY

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,291 mi
Last recorded99,291 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ660 GHY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 99,291 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 99,291 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 97,834 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 97,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced A pillar outside inadequate repair(filler/fibre glass) inner door shut multiple corrosion holes (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower step/outer sill corrosion hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 96,319 miles

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

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

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))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 95,986 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe-centre pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 95,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe/silencer corroded small hole developing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres beginning to perish outer sidewalls/edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 95,764 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe/silencer corroded small hole developing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres beginning to perish outer sidewalls/edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 95,325 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 95,325 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 94,332 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 92,219 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 92,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with nearside indicator on (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 90,833 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 89,755 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 89,476 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 88,364 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 87,517 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 86,820 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 83,037 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 79,503 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 77,582 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 75,212 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 74,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 23 May 2007 74,798 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 15 May 2006 66,512 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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J660 GHY is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J660 GHY, 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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J660 GHY is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 February 1992.

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