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J328 SNE

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

148,662 mi
Last recorded148,662 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ328 SNE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2026 148,662 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both front jacking points corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced osr inner sill end to cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front spring mounts corroded on rear springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ALL UNDER BODY REPAIRS TO BE LEFT UNCOVERED FOR RETEST INSPECTION

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

underbody is suffering from corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2025 146,734 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 142,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Jun 2023 139,699 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis rails near front tie bar mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 135,241 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 135,241 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner arches 5 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 128,425 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing behind mud flap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 124,964 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 124,917 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 122,274 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak gearbox

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 122,255 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Central Rear exhaust rubbers missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear exhaust rubbers deteriated

Oil leak gearbox area

Pass 27 Mar 2017 118,842 miles

both front chassis out riggers corrodeing

both front inner sills corrodeing

front reg fadeing

Pass 1 Apr 2016 116,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 113,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both outer front sill steps corodded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 110,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underseal applied to underbody repairs unable to determine quality of repairs

Fail 2 Apr 2014 110,755 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside 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) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

general underbody condition poor advise oil spray or similar

n/s front inner wheel arch corroded and holed not within a prescribed area advise repair

Pass 16 Apr 2013 110,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 106,691 miles

offside door step and jacking point corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2012 106,691 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside door step and jacking point corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 106,602 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 106,602 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear brake poor

Pass 19 Apr 2010 105,350 miles

offside rear top side light inop

Pass 12 Mar 2009 102,853 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 99,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 99,132 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 94,258 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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J328 SNE is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 J328 SNE, 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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J328 SNE is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 June 1992.

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