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J929 SRP

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,697 mi
Last recorded40,697 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ929 SRP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 40,697 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front driver seat adjustment handle deteriorated

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 40,682 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front inner sills corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2025 40,682 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front inner sills corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2018 39,836 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 39,386 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 39,386 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 38,815 miles

both rear and o/s/f/ tyres cracking

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded not in prescribed area

Fail 3 Aug 2016 38,815 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear and o/s/f/ tyres cracking

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 21 Jul 2015 38,126 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 36,993 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre side wall slightly perished

Fail 7 Jun 2013 36,528 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 36,528 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 36,090 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 36,090 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 3,480 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 33,103 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 32,291 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 32,236 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,963 miles

Front brake flexi hose metal ferrules are corroded.

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Underside of vehicle is in early stages of corrosion.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 31,844 miles

original vt32 still applies

Fail 27 Jun 2006 31,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cannot see front brake pads to test

centre exhaust rubber hanger slightly deteriorated

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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J929 SRP is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J929 SRP, 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 J929 SRP registered?

J929 SRP is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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