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J700 JMB

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

59,851 mi
Last recorded59,851 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 JMB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 59,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 59,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 59,751 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 58,802 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 58,100 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 57,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust marks lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight perishing to both N/S tyres

Pass 10 Jun 2017 57,226 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 56,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 5,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 56,239 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 56,007 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 55,943 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 55,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 54,003 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 50,989 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 47,873 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 44,582 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust mountain on outlet pipe in poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2006 41,192 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

O/S/R & N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE FERRALS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Fail 5 Apr 2006 41,192 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN NEAR TO LIMIT

O/S/R & N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE FERRALS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

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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J700 JMB is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 J700 JMB, 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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J700 JMB is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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