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J861 FCL

1992 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

70,785 mi
Last recorded70,785 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ861 FCL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 70,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED,COVERED IN GREASE/PAINT (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2024 70,785 miles

All direction indicators not working ALL INDICATORS NOT WORKING (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative NOT WORKING (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding BINDING HEAVILY (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt RACK BOOT IS SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative NOT WORKING (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED,COVERED IN GREASE/PAINT (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 70,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED COVERED IN GREASE/PAINT (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 70,785 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING CHASSIS AREA HOLED AND CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED COVERED IN GREASE/PAINT (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 70,647 miles

Battery light on at time of test

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

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2018 70,646 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery light on at time of test

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

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2017 70,264 miles

Battery light on at time of test

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 70,264 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive belt missing (3.6.F.1)

Brake pump/compressor drive system defective (3.6.F.1)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery light on at time of test

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 69,309 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 66,284 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

both sides front seatbelt stalks outer casing missing at time of test

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 May 2014 63,932 miles

All Exhaust rubbers perished

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2014 63,932 miles

All Exhaust rubbers perished

Coolant leak

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2013 61,502 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2013 61,502 miles

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 59,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s/f outer sill underneath door step slight corrosion,marked in yellow

Pass 7 May 2011 57,144 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 7 May 2011 57,144 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2010 56,491 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 55,533 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 55,529 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Jan 2009 55,529 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 54,802 miles

both front outer cv boots perished

front brake disc rusty where vehicle been sitting around.

near side front brake pipe

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Fail 23 Jan 2008 54,802 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front outer cv boots perished

front brake disc rusty where vehicle been sitting around.

near side front brake pipe

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Aug 2007 53,975 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 53,971 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 50,707 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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J861 FCL is a 1992 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J861 FCL, 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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J861 FCL is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 July 1992.

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