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J216 ETV

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

85,854 mi
Last recorded85,854 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ216 ETV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 85,854 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 85,723 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system out of load valve (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 85,717 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle over heated (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes out of compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 81,843 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 81,697 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam switch not stay on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 76,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 75,571 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 75,571 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 75,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear radius arm bearing has play

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear radius arm bearing has play

Fail 5 May 2021 75,566 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn radius arm bearing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn radius arm bearing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 75,566 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 75,566 miles

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 75,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear wheel binding

oil leaks

Pass 22 Feb 2017 74,298 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wall cracking

Fail 22 Feb 2017 74,298 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 74,215 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 72,875 miles

some brake imbalance front and rear service brakea

Pass 1 Jul 2014 70,453 miles

exhaust system tail pipe corroded and leaking

passenger door dificult to open from inside

Fail 16 Apr 2014 70,432 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 69,364 miles

brake faults at rear through lack of use

n/s rear brake recording low effiency reading when handbrake applied

o/s rear brake binding slightly

some imbalance in rear brakes

Fail 1 May 2012 69,364 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 68,975 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 68,975 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 68,538 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rattles due to modified brackets but is secure

handbrake close to limited reserve travel

Pass 6 Dec 2008 68,538 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 67,955 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 66,511 miles

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

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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J216 ETV is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J216 ETV, 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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J216 ETV is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 July 1992.

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