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J273 RJT

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

89,141 mi
Last recorded89,141 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ273 RJT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 89,141 miles

Front Outer both cv boots starting to perish

Front both head lamps have beam deflectors fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2025 89,141 miles

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

Front Outer both cv boots starting to perish

Front both head lamps have beam deflectors fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 88,892 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot starting to perish

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front steering rack boot starting to perish

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise all tyres ten years old

Fail 5 Jul 2024 88,892 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rear mounts missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot starting to perish

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front steering rack boot starting to perish

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise all tyres ten years old

Pass 6 Jul 2023 88,891 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4 +close to 10yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both h/lamps have beam converters fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2023 88,891 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements no tell tail lights up (4.5.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4 +close to 10yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both h/lamps have beam converters fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2022 87,510 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe has minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipes to flex hose has minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 87,500 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe has minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipes to flex hose has minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 83,612 miles

Both outer driveshaft gaiters are cracking

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 83,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Both outer driveshaft gaiters are cracking

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 81,383 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 80,433 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 80,429 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 80,331 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 80,307 miles

Center exhaust rubber missing

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 79,248 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 75,599 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 75,599 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 74,621 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 74,621 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 72,912 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

exhaust mounts deteriorated

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2012 72,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 70,202 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 70,202 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 70,202 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 70,202 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 69,347 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 69,347 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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J273 RJT is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 J273 RJT, 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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J273 RJT is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 March 1992.

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