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J252 ERB

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,816 mi
Last recorded84,816 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ252 ERB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 84,816 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 84,254 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 83,941 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 83,494 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 82,865 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 82,362 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 82,140 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 81,420 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 80,193 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 79,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 78,516 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 76,336 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 76,004 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 76,004 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 73,325 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 71,424 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 69,201 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 65,624 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 65,624 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2006 61,788 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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J252 ERB is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J252 ERB, 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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What year was J252 ERB registered?

J252 ERB is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J252 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J252 ERB shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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