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J236 MRN

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,214 mi
Last recorded58,214 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ236 MRN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 58,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/75/16 c cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 58,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/75/16 c cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lose earth wire (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 55,532 miles

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

Front steering rack slightly notchy upon turning

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/75/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 51,171 miles

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

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

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/75/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 48,376 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 48,370 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 22 Dec 2022 48,366 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Unable to test effectiveness of wipers due to no washers

Pass 12 Aug 2021 45,262 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 44,784 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 41,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

dipped headlamps give slightly unclear beam patterns

Fail 23 Apr 2019 41,377 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

dipped headlamps give slightly unclear beam patterns

Pass 25 Apr 2018 38,841 miles

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

all exhaust rubbers deteriorating

Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,840 miles

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

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

all exhaust rubbers deteriorating

Pass 22 Mar 2016 38,167 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2015 37,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 36,023 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 34,573 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 32,873 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 30,815 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,815 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,787 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,471 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 30,241 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 29,775 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 29,775 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

center silencer suspension rings are perished,

Pass 14 Mar 2006 27,808 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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J236 MRN is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J236 MRN, 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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J236 MRN is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 May 1992.

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