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J991 EYB

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,219 mi
Last recorded69,219 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ991 EYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 69,219 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 69,103 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 69,096 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 68,987 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 68,956 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 68,949 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 68,941 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 68,912 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 68,912 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 68,880 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 68,826 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 68,739 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 68,703 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

brake bind from nearside 2nd and 3rd axle

Pass 25 Apr 2014 68,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust rubber mountings broken

Pass 1 Dec 2011 67,532 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2010 66,260 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 66,260 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 66,254 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 62,605 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 61,103 miles

Oil leak

nearside front top suspension mount has slight play

offside front top suspension mount has slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2006 54,919 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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J991 EYB is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J991 EYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J991 EYB registered?

J991 EYB is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 May 1992.

Is J991 EYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J991 EYB shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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