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J292 SJT

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,106 mi
Last recorded77,106 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ292 SJT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 77,106 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch under headlight outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch under headlight outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 76,664 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 76,657 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch corroded/ holed within 30 cm of gearbox mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 75,780 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 75,775 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wing holed/times two (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 74,662 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 74,656 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wing holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 73,693 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 72,124 miles

Nearside Front Both nearside and offside suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Outer Nearside and offside track rod end dust covers perished

Fail 23 Oct 2018 72,111 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Both nearside and offside suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Outer Nearside and offside track rod end dust covers perished

Pass 26 Oct 2017 71,592 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 69,647 miles

Slight corrosion to O/S inner sill

Pass 11 Sep 2015 68,619 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 67,997 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 67,480 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 67,480 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 66,759 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 66,693 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface corrsion to n/s/f inner wing

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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J292 SJT is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J292 SJT, 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 J292 SJT registered?

J292 SJT is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 April 1992.

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