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J910 XCF

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,796 mi
Last recorded84,796 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ910 XCF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 84,796 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 84,793 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 80,237 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both batteries (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 80,235 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both batteries (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

park brake tell tail light inop

Pass 23 May 2024 79,805 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 79,795 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch 30cm of gearbox mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer seal (middle of vehicle) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting in front of rear bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by harzards (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front side light slow to come on

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 76,870 miles

Coolant Leak

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Gearbox Mount Split & Deteriorated

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)

Rear Light Lens' Damaged

Rear Step Corroded/ Damaged

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 76,870 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Coolant Leak

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Gearbox Mount Split & Deteriorated

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)

Rear Light Lens' Damaged

Rear Step Corroded/ Damaged

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 72,889 miles

Exhaust System Deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Light Lens Damaged

Rear Step Damaged/ Corroded

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

Slight Wear In Hazard Switch-Sticking

Fail 20 Apr 2017 72,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust System Deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Light Lens Damaged

Rear Step Damaged/ Corroded

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

Slight Wear In Hazard Switch-Sticking

Pass 3 May 2016 68,482 miles

Both Rear Light Lens' Damaged/Insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Bumper Support Corroded/ Split

Front Wipers Deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Seatbelt Stalk Has Slight Play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil Leak

Slight Brake Bind Nearside Rear

Slight Play Detected Offside Front Inner Steering Rack Joint

Fail 3 May 2016 68,482 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute All (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both Rear Light Lens' Damaged/Insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Bumper Support Corroded/ Split

Front Wipers Deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Seatbelt Stalk Has Slight Play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil Leak

Slight Brake Bind Nearside Rear

Slight Play Detected Offside Front Inner Steering Rack Joint

Pass 15 Jun 2015 66,393 miles

Front Bumper Supports Corroded

Front Tyres Worn Low (185148ply)

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)

Offside Rear Light Lens Broken

Oil leak

Rear Step Mount Broken

Spare Tyre Splits In Sidewall

Fail 15 Jun 2015 66,393 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Bumper Supports Corroded

Front Tyres Worn Low (185148ply)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Light Lens Broken

Oil leak

Rear Step Mount Broken

Spare Tyre Splits In Sidewall

Pass 5 Jun 2014 62,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

center exhuast rubber mounting perished

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 5 Jun 2014 62,388 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

center exhuast rubber mounting perished

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 20 May 2013 59,965 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 59,390 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 58,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front outer c/v gater could be secured better

nearside rear brakes may need attention

small brake bind nearside rear

Pass 8 Jun 2010 57,584 miles

both front outer c/v boots starting to perish slightly

light surface corrosion to underbody in places

nearside rear brake has a slight bind when turned by hand

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Pass 9 Jun 2009 56,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight bind on nearside rear handbrake

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Jul 2008 55,449 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J910 XCF is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J910 XCF, 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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J910 XCF is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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