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J962 WHP

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

69,117 mi
Last recorded69,117 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ962 WHP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 69,117 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 68,775 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 66,247 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 66,108 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 60,760 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023
Fail 31 Dec 2022 57,994 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 53,618 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 53,397 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 45,102 miles

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

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2017
Pass 27 Mar 2009 27,814 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 27,814 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 25,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 25,791 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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J962 WHP is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 J962 WHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J962 WHP registered?

J962 WHP is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 June 1992.

Is J962 WHP safe to buy?

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