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J225 NTA

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

33,846 mi
Last recorded33,846 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ225 NTA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 33,846 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 31,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 28,272 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 26,860 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 25,201 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 24,270 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 24,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 24,259 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating DISCS CORRORED (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour ADD ON LIGHTS (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SLIGHT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 23,795 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 22,257 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 22,241 miles

Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Central Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure from reverse lights (1.9.2a)

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

Upper Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Front tyres load rating to low

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 91,862 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 89,738 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEELARCH (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 89,731 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEELARCH (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 88,226 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 88,225 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wiper motor not fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2013 85,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 84,399 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 83,436 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 79,722 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 79,716 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 77,677 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 77,675 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 71,690 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 67,177 miles

Nearside 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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J225 NTA is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J225 NTA, 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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J225 NTA is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 March 1992.

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