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J68 DYA

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,505 mi
Last recorded73,505 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ68 DYA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 73,505 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 71,919 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 69,976 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 67,580 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 64,322 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 62,450 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 62,450 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 60,624 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 60,624 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 60,408 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 60,324 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 60,324 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 60,089 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 60,089 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounts broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking hub (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 60,025 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 59,580 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 59,580 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 58,696 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 55,932 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 55,932 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 55,278 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 54,959 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 54,190 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 54,190 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 53,744 miles

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

o/s/r upper marker light inop'

slight warp in both front brake discs

Fail 28 May 2009 53,744 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

o/s/r upper marker light inop'

slight warp in both front brake discs

Pass 20 May 2008 53,166 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 51,459 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 49,967 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 47,937 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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J68 DYA 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 73.3%.

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 J68 DYA, 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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J68 DYA is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 March 1992.

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