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J992 GNJ

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

150,014 mi
Last recorded150,014 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ992 GNJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 150,014 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 149,733 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 149,726 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Loose wiring wrapped around suspension

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 149,404 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 149,073 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 146,176 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 146,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer shoulder of tyre worn

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 85,714 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 108,324 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 108,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 105,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Pass 16 Jul 2016 104,595 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 103,809 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

running on L P G

Fail 20 Jul 2015 103,802 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

running on L P G

Pass 21 Jul 2014 103,036 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

radiator slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2013 102,478 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 102,478 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 100,992 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 100,992 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2011 100,531 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

acceleator pedal anti slip missing

n/s/r tyre needs air

o/s indicator repeator slight loose

sump corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2010 99,337 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 97,352 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 97,352 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2008 93,799 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 90,202 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 88,224 miles

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

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

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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J992 GNJ is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 J992 GNJ, 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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J992 GNJ is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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