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J733 SPR

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

67,669 mi
Last recorded67,669 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ733 SPR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 67,669 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 67,669 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 67,089 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 66,124 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 65,533 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 64,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 63,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 62,737 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 61,751 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 61,744 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 60,881 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect oil mist (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 60,880 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded comp to flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect oil mist (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 59,986 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded comp to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 59,982 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hangers missing (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded comp to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 58,713 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 57,824 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 56,808 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2014 56,802 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 55,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front wiper arm loose

Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,271 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,434 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 49,210 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 49,210 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 48,623 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 48,610 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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J733 SPR 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 72%.

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 J733 SPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J733 SPR registered?

J733 SPR is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 June 1992.

Is J733 SPR safe to buy?

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