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J987 OFJ

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

27,560 mi
Last recorded27,560 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ987 OFJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 27,560 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 26,979 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 25,916 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel ach area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both o/s and n/s rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2023 25,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 25,083 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 24,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch and jacking point area . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 24,241 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 185 x 14 c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch and jacking point area . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 23,475 miles

Front jacking point slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 22,824 miles

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

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

Slightly corroded area offside front near jacking point

Slightly corroded area on front cross member nearside

Spare tyre unusable

nearside front tyre showing signs of age cracking on sidewalls

Pass 18 Jun 2018 22,770 miles

Both front tyres are showing age cracking on side walls

Slightly corroded on offside front under sill

nearside front cross member slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2018 22,770 miles

Both front tyres are showing age cracking on side walls

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure changed with spare (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Slightly corroded on offside front under sill

nearside front cross member slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 22,712 miles

Slightly corroded Front chassis offside and nearside

Slightly corroded offside under step/sill area

Fail 14 Jun 2017 22,712 miles

Emissions not tested Lambda too high (7.3.A.1)

Fuel hose leaking Near pump (7.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Slightly corroded Front chassis offside and nearside

Slightly corroded offside under step/sill area

Pass 6 Jul 2016 22,410 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 22,392 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 22,124 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 22,109 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear side light out

Fail 28 May 2014 21,552 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front corrosion

Pass 28 May 2014 21,552 miles

Offside Front 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)

offside front corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2013 20,893 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all exhust mounts spliting

Pass 14 Jun 2012 20,075 miles

Silencer mounting rubbers split

Fail 6 Jun 2012 20,052 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Silencer mounting rubbers split

Pass 7 Jun 2011 19,495 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2011 19,483 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2010 18,438 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 18,436 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 16,914 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 13,620 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 13,353 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 13,353 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 10,049 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 10,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

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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J987 OFJ is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J987 OFJ, 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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J987 OFJ is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 29 February 1992.

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