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J661 GHY

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

68,965 mi
Last recorded68,965 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ661 GHY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 68,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 68,957 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 68,261 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 66,488 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 66,458 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 64,983 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 64,963 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2021 63,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed not allowing full check (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 63,078 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed not allowing full check (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 62,793 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 62,793 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working SIDE REPEATER (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2019 62,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Front arch corroded

n/s foot and hand brake just passed

Fail 4 Mar 2019 62,302 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front arch corroded

n/s foot and hand brake just passed

Pass 8 Jun 2018 61,215 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 61,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 60,576 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 60,568 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no glass (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 58,856 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 58,856 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 58,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nsf brake pad wear sensor wire is disconected

Pass 25 Jun 2014 58,009 miles

nsf brake pad wear sensor wire is disconected

Pass 24 Jun 2013 56,172 miles

ns wiper blade is starting to split

slight fuel leak where filler hose meets the tank

Pass 16 Jul 2012 53,246 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 52,898 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 49,371 miles

drivers door mirror damaged

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2011 49,371 miles

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

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

drivers door mirror damaged

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 48,398 miles

o/s/f flitch plate brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2010 48,396 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/door mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2009 47,598 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 45,505 miles

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

all exhaust mounting rubbers perished & starting to split

Pass 6 Aug 2007 41,971 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 41,969 miles

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

Front Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 39,744 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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J661 GHY is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 J661 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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J661 GHY is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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