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J936 OOD

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

60,265 mi
Last recorded60,265 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ936 OOD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 60,265 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 60,265 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 60,201 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material That runs front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 59,478 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 59,478 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 59,061 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 59,024 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 58,969 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 55,544 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

wheel trims fitted unable to check brakes

Pass 31 Mar 2018 55,756 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

unable to see all brakes due to wheel trims fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2018 55,277 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

unable to see all brakes due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2017 55,157 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 12 Feb 2016 54,106 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 51,333 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 48,648 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 46,437 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 44,584 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 44,576 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 44,165 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 43,651 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 43,520 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 42,199 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 41,936 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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J936 OOD is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 J936 OOD, 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 J936 OOD registered?

J936 OOD is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 27 March 1992.

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