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J281 ERB

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,090 mi
Last recorded66,090 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ281 ERB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 66,090 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 65,746 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 65,407 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 65,407 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 64,714 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 64,329 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 63,804 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 62,746 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 61,554 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 30 May 2017 60,229 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 57,479 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 57,458 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubbers split (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 54,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front washer jet needs cleaning and adjustment

Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,677 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Slight play in front suspension joints

Pass 10 Jun 2013 51,342 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding

General underbody corrosion

N/s wheel bearings have slight play

Various minor oil leaks

Fail 10 Jun 2013 51,342 miles

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

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding

General underbody corrosion

N/s wheel bearings have slight play

Various minor oil leaks

Pass 20 Jun 2012 50,486 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

centre exhaust mounts perished and splitting

exhaust heavilly corroded

rear load valve stiff

Pass 1 Jun 2011 49,690 miles

All brake hoses cracked and ferrules corroded

All brake pipes corroding

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2010 49,211 miles

All brake hoses cracking and ferrules corroding

All brake pipes slight corrosion

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2009 48,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 48,339 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust mounts perished

Fail 18 Jun 2008 48,333 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust mounts perished

Pass 20 Jun 2007 47,270 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 47,257 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

rear valance corroded-advise repair

Pass 18 Apr 2006 43,264 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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J281 ERB is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J281 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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J281 ERB is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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