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J297 ENN

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,945 mi
Last recorded69,945 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ297 ENN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 69,945 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 68,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side to offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 68,312 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side to offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 67,933 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 67,920 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 67,130 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 67,092 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 65,451 miles

surface rust only at rear

Pass 16 Jul 2020 64,636 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 63,890 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 63,890 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 62,814 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 62,814 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 61,826 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

two exhaust supports missing

Pass 22 Jul 2016 60,652 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 59,280 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 58,222 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 58,222 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 56,957 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 55,830 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 54,168 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 53,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 50,319 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2007 48,036 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 43,701 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 39,167 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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J297 ENN is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J297 ENN, 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 J297 ENN registered?

J297 ENN is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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