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J686 UVN

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

86,727 mi
Last recorded86,727 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ686 UVN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 86,727 miles

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

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

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

Underside body covered in underseal paint restricting inspection

Fail 4 Feb 2026 86,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Underside body covered in underseal paint restricting inspection

Pass 23 Jan 2025 85,184 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 84,256 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 83,991 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 82,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 82,559 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 80,816 miles

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

exhaust rubber mounting split

front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2018 80,798 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at rear within 30cm of spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust rubber mounting split

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 77,676 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 77,079 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 74,501 miles

corrosion to rear crossmember

Pass 22 May 2014 72,593 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 68,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 65,353 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 62,126 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 58,345 miles

All tyres cracking

Pass 18 May 2009 52,260 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 May 2009 52,257 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 51,359 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 50,953 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 50,950 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 49,534 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 48,380 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 48,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J686 UVN is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J686 UVN, 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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J686 UVN is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 February 1992.

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