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J309 VUJ

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,718 mi
Last recorded70,718 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ309 VUJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 70,718 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 70,337 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 70,337 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 70,252 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 70,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 67,513 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 67,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 64,255 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 63,630 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 63,630 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 63,630 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 61,399 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2019 61,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 57,966 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 51,079 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Rear gearbox-oil contaminated (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 50,447 miles

Battery insecure Second battery (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high Not attached to adjuster (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake performance not tested No pedal pressure (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield loose

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Rear gearbox-oil contaminated (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 41,666 miles

inner sills corroded outside prescribed areas

offside front lower inner wheel arch corroded outside prescribed areas

rear crossmember corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 1 Apr 2015 41,369 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front outriggar/jacking point corroded outside of prescribed areas

Fail 26 Mar 2015 41,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front inner sills corroded outside of prescribed areas

offside front outriggar/jacking point corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 27 Mar 2014 40,789 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 40,422 miles

gearbox leaking oil

nearside outer sill holed and, corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2013 40,422 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

gearbox leaking oil

nearside outer sill holed and, corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 39,156 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 38,339 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 38,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,767 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 37,751 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 358,293 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 358,293 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 34,170 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 32,716 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/r tyre inner wall poor(cracking)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 27,749 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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J309 VUJ is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J309 VUJ, 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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J309 VUJ is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 May 1992.

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