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J992 PFD

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,687 mi
Last recorded90,687 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ992 PFD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 90,687 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 90,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 89,786 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 89,412 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 88,492 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 88,184 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 87,560 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 87,107 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 87,079 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body has slight corrosion within jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 86,232 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 85,552 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 85,552 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2014 85,015 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 84,347 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 84,301 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corroded and hole near nearside bonnet hinges, filled with sealer

corrosion and holed around ns and os head lamps

corrosion through out vehicle

hole in a pillar

Pass 15 Mar 2012 83,380 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 81,708 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 79,841 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 78,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 75,412 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 75,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 73,327 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 11 Apr 2006 69,919 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 67,879 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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J992 PFD is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PFD, 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 PFD is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 March 1992.

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