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J974 VVN

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

110,820 mi
Last recorded110,820 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ974 VVN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 110,820 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 110,811 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 108,901 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 108,246 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 108,240 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 105,863 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 103,818 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 99,710 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 99,710 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested all lights not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 98,991 miles

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

exhaust mountings deteriorated but system still adequately supported

Fail 18 May 2018 98,991 miles

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

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

exhaust mountings deteriorated but system still adequately supported

Pass 6 Jun 2017 97,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre + rear exhaust bushes slightly perished + missing but exhaust secure

nearside + offside rear shocks top + bottom bushes slightly perished

oil leak

small stone chips in front wind screen

surface corrosion to front cross member

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front outer wheel arches

Pass 14 Jun 2016 94,642 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside + offside rear shock bushes top + bottom slightly perished

oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

surface corrosion to front cross member

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front outer wheel arches

various exhaust bushes slightly perished

Pass 6 Jun 2015 90,512 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

nearside + offside front outer wings surface corrosion

nearside + offside rear top + bottom shock bushes slightly perished

nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge

offside front headlamp slightly condensed

small stone chip in front windscreen

variuos exhaust bushes slightly perished

Pass 6 May 2014 86,156 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

nearside + offside front brake pipes surface corroshion

nearside wing mirror small movemant

small stone chip in screen

Fail 6 May 2014 86,156 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

nearside + offside front brake pipes surface corroshion

nearside wing mirror small movemant

small stone chip in screen

Fail 1 Apr 2014 85,884 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

all exhaust bushes slightly perished

nearside + offside front brake discs corroded scored and pitted but making performance and balance requirements in rbt

nearside front inner wheel arch + inner wheel arch to chassis rail surface corrosion

nearside front mirror backing slightly insercure

offside front inner wheel arch front slightly corroded but not strutual

slight movement in nearside + offside front wheel bearings

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 22 May 2013 83,726 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 18 May 2013 83,726 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 82,545 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 79,838 miles

Exhaust rubber split

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 76,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 74,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 70,676 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 66,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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J974 VVN is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J974 VVN, 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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J974 VVN is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 May 1992.

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