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J988 OFJ

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,747 mi
Last recorded67,747 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ988 OFJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 67,747 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 67,547 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 67,397 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 66,775 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 66,563 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 66,065 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 66,059 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 66,059 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 66,059 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 65,662 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 63,412 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 63,518 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 63,518 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 63,377 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 61,204 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 59,227 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 56,660 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 52,804 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 52,804 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2006 50,835 miles

center exhaust mounting missing

enginr oiul leaks

front tyres worn on edges

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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J988 OFJ is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J988 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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What year was J988 OFJ registered?

J988 OFJ is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 29 February 1992.

Is J988 OFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J988 OFJ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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