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J912 WUK

1997 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,060 mi
Last recorded95,060 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Talbot Express54,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ912 WUK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 95,060 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 93,259 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 90,545 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 88,268 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 85,081 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 82,913 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 80,676 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 78,255 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 75,051 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 71,270 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 68,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 67,073 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 65,916 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 64,750 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 63,353 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 62,220 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 59,696 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 59,660 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 57,719 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 56,100 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 49,396 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 49,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005
Fail 30 Jun 2005

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

O/S door mirror cracked

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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J912 WUK is a 1997 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 54,242 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 J912 WUK, 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 29 years old, this Talbot Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J912 WUK is a 1997 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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