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J851 GLG

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

68,922 mi
Last recorded68,922 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ851 GLG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 68,922 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 68,922 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 68,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 68,077 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 68,042 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 65,905 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 65,616 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 65,365 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 64,630 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 64,073 miles

Nearside condensation in head lamp

exhaust rubber mounts perished

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking, tyre 16 years old

offside rear tyre 15 years old

Fail 14 Mar 2019 64,073 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 63,285 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 63,268 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 62,892 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 62,669 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 62,050 miles

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

rear brakes abit lazy

Pass 15 Apr 2013 59,902 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

int mirror loose

Pass 3 Apr 2012 57,755 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 57,206 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 55,961 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 54,647 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 53,745 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 51,958 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 50,404 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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J851 GLG is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J851 GLG, 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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What year was J851 GLG registered?

J851 GLG is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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The MOT history for J851 GLG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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