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J963 VRX

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,026 mi
Last recorded68,026 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ963 VRX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 68,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 68,023 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 65,008 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective has condensation in it (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 65,008 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective has condensation in it (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 64,303 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside head light has condensation in

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 64,262 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 64,230 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 64,172 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 63,786 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 63,362 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 61,629 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 61,262 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 61,262 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 61,252 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 61,245 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 61,215 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 61,047 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 61,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 60,994 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 60,725 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 60,369 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2010 59,787 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Fail 20 Aug 2010 59,787 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 1 May 2009 50,451 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 57,518 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 57,365 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 55,891 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 52,975 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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J963 VRX is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J963 VRX, 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 J963 VRX registered?

J963 VRX is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 29 May 1992.

Is J963 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J963 VRX shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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