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J903 UEF

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,807 mi
Last recorded63,807 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ903 UEF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2026 63,807 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area and exhaust centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure two mounts split other two perished. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 62,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 60,579 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear spring mountings surface rust

front under sills corr/holed

Pass 5 Jun 2023 60,571 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nail in tyre Offside rear

Nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire damaged

Nearside front underbody/door step area corroded and holed

Offside front inner wing/arch area corroded and holed

Parking brake efficiency only just met,nearside effort could be better

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2023 60,566 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nail in tyre Offside rear

Nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire damaged

Nearside front underbody/door step area corroded and holed

Offside front inner wing/arch area corroded and holed

Parking brake efficiency only just met,nearside effort could be better

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 59,012 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencers, exhaust system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer seal /step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 59,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencers, exhaust system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer seal /step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 58,969 miles

n/s and o/s front upper inner wings and valance rusty

n/s and o/s front wheel arches rusty

n/s floor to sill rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2018 58,904 miles

n/s door step rusty

n/s floor to sill rusty

o/s front wheel arch rusty

Pass 17 May 2017 58,809 miles

front wheel arches rusty

n/s and o/s front inner wings rusty

n/s floor to sill rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2016 58,749 miles

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2015 58,595 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 58,577 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 56,862 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 56,793 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 56,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 55,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 55,679 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 54,247 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 53,159 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion just outside prescribed area on nearside front lower seatbelt mounting

Fail 30 Sep 2010 53,156 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion just outside prescribed area on nearside front lower seatbelt mounting

Pass 19 Aug 2009 51,785 miles

Exhaust rubber mountings perishing

Nearside front brake hose retaining clip missing

Nearside front door shut corroding

Offside front tyre perishing

Rear brake back plates damp

Fail 11 Aug 2009 51,782 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust rubber mountings perishing

Nearside front brake hose retaining clip missing

Nearside front door shut corroding

Offside front tyre perishing

Rear brake back plates damp

Pass 5 Aug 2008 50,469 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 50,469 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 48,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake pipe ferrules surface rust †brake pipes surface rust

under bonnet areas rusty †under side of vehicle surface rust †exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 22 Jul 2006 47,569 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front hoses perished †rust on suspension units

Pass 22 Jul 2006 47,569 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front hoses perished †rust on suspension units

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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J903 UEF is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 J903 UEF, 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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J903 UEF is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 March 1992.

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