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J994 OFJ

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,802 mi
Last recorded90,802 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ994 OFJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 90,802 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nsr and osr (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 88,464 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge inner and outer

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn on edge

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nsr and osr (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 88,463 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge inner and outer

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge inner

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nsr and osr (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 86,264 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 82,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape, just acceptable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 76,555 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 68,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 61,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 61,159 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.4.3 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 60,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 59,788 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust hanger rubber missing

Pass 18 Jul 2016 58,597 miles

Front wiper blades poor condition

Offside rear lamp cracked

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat has slight play

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 59,596 miles

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

Front wiper blades poor condition

Offside rear lamp cracked

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat has slight play

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 57,375 miles

exhaust hanger rubbers are perished

n/s driveshaft boot is slightly perished

Pass 8 Jul 2014 57,037 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 55,367 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 51,570 miles

Exhaust rubbers perished.

Horn occasionally self operates.

Rear bush of nearside rear leaf spring worn.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 45,862 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 41,222 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,810 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 38,704 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rubber exhaust mountings in poor condition

Fail 30 Apr 2008 38,704 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rubber exhaust mountings in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2007 38,476 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to offside rear lamp lens

Fail 23 Mar 2007 38,452 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brakeing system not fully checked due broken brake pipe and fluid leak

nearside rear brake slightly binding

slight damage to offside rear lamp lens

Pass 28 Mar 2006 38,367 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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J994 OFJ is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J994 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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J994 OFJ is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 February 1992.

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