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J244 ECA

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

89,557 mi
Last recorded89,557 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ244 ECA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 89,557 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 86,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 84,372 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 81,734 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 80,098 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 79,767 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 79,638 miles

Nearside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroeded

Offside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 79,553 miles

Nearside Front step has corrosion front corner

Offside Front drive shaft at diff oil seal leaking

Offside Front step has corrosion at front corner

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 79,215 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 78,482 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 78,446 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 78,147 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 75,758 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 75,758 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 74,245 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 71,913 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 71,913 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating

n/s headlight reflector deteriorating

water leak on engine

Pass 30 Nov 2012 71,500 miles

n/s/f bumper in secure and inner wing corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2012 71,491 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/f bumper in secure and inner wing corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2011 67,654 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 64,704 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 64,704 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 64,638 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rubber mounts starting to perish

rust on front brake discs

Pass 23 Oct 2009 62,836 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 60,302 miles

general underbody corrosion

n/s/r brake binding slightly

front brake discs pitted

o/s/f metal brake pipe starting to rust and corrode

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

surface rust on exhaust

unable to check front pads

Fail 19 Sep 2007 57,583 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 57,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 53,366 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r metal brake pipe rusty

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 1 Oct 2005 48,024 miles

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

both front tie rod arms bushes perished

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f outer cv boots perished

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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J244 ECA is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 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 J244 ECA, 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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J244 ECA is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 January 1992.

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