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J968 VRX

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

40,889 mi
Last recorded40,889 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ968 VRX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 40,889 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S AND O/S FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S AND O/S REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S AND O/S UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSSON (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRON T AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 40,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 40,778 miles

Additional braking device obviously defective brake compensator seized (1.1.19 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arh (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength scuttle panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 40,294 miles

van starting to rust on the under side.

Fail 12 Jul 2018 40,294 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

van starting to rust on the under side.

Pass 28 Jun 2017 39,944 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake discs rusty

rust hole next to windscreen on offside

Fail 19 Jun 2017 39,942 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively loose servo pump (3.6.F.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake discs rusty

rust hole next to windscreen on offside

Pass 2 Nov 2015 38,938 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 38,938 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 38,260 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust mounts getting worn

o/s/f inner wing getting corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 37,585 miles

o/s/f inner wing getting corroded

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2013 37,585 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f inner wing getting corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 36,560 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 36,560 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 34,680 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 3 Aug 2011 34,676 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 13 Aug 2010 33,094 miles

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

Gearbox Oil Leak.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 33,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Gearbox Oil Leak.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 30,893 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 30,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 28,665 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 27,180 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 27,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 24,823 miles

front disc,s rusted.

Pass 21 Nov 2005 21,863 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 21,854 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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J968 VRX is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 J968 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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J968 VRX is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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