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J234 EPW

1992 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

107,645 mi
Last recorded107,645 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ234 EPW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 107,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 106,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 105,773 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 104,006 miles

Brake load valve seized

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Various welding repairs undersealed

Pass 15 Sep 2021 98,878 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 98,877 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor by passenger seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor under drivers seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 94,498 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 94,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 93,728 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 93,418 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 93,418 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill. Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill. Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened Marked in YELLOW. (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2017 92,556 miles

Body starting to rust.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side door closed shut.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Slight scratches on screen. (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2017 92,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall split. 185-14C. (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread misshaped. 185-14C. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Body starting to rust.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side door closed shut.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Slight scratches on screen. (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 91,782 miles

Nearside rear chassis starting to rust slightly.

Fail 16 May 2016 91,782 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Mirror cover. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear chassis starting to rust slightly.

Pass 22 May 2015 90,508 miles

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

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall starting to split.

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle starting to corrode.

Fail 14 May 2015 90,503 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall starting to split.

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle starting to corrde.

Pass 9 May 2014 90,007 miles

Rear bumper panel corroded.

Fail 6 May 2014 90,000 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear bumper panel corroded.

Pass 16 May 2013 88,913 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge. 185-14c.

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle starting to corrode slightly.

Fail 2 May 2013 88,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge. 185-14c.

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle starting to corrode slightly.

Pass 28 May 2012 87,845 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 87,838 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 86,516 miles

Oil leak

underside has slight corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2011 86,509 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2010 84,452 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 84,452 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 82,241 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 78,824 miles

both front tyre treads low

Pass 23 Apr 2007 74,203 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 74,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

play in both rear wheel bearings

play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 26 Apr 2006 70,434 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 70,229 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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J234 EPW is a 1992 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 J234 EPW, 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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J234 EPW is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 March 1992.

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