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J341 OFH

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests36 (18 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,337 mi
Last recorded97,337 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ341 OFH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 18 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 97,337 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 97,181 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 94,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody Undersealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 94,573 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Under body under sealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 91,727 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 91,724 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 91,295 miles

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastic surround missing but function ok (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 91,284 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired no movement at valve (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust system insecure mountings missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s front inner flitch ( bonnet hinge area ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s front inner wheel arch/flitch panel ( under washer bottle area ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected showing white light (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s front inner wheel arch/flitch panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s rear spring. at rear spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastic surround missing but function ok (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 90,369 miles

Axle deformed but serviceable EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (5.1.1 (a))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush ALL OF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lense broken

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear brake drums back plates excessivley corroded

this vehicle has EXTENSIVE corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2020 90,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner lower and upper wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper lower and inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper and inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning both rear side lihghts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired all of n/s and o/s lower sills to floors along both sides of vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s and n/s outer sills and repaired with fillers (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength f/o/s and f/n/s upper aqrches holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both o/s and n/s lower sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle deformed but serviceable EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (5.1.1 (a))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush ALL OF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lense broken

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear brake drums back plates excessivley corroded

this vehicle has EXTENSIVE corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2019 87,968 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 87,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Semaphore indicator arm lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 86,945 miles

Exhaust tied up

Nearside front sill panel corroded outside prescribed area

front & rear inner wings beginning to corrode at seams & lower panels

lower body panels beginning to corrode

nearside parking brake efficiency marginal

Fail 2 Oct 2018 86,945 miles

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

Exhaust tied up

Nearside front sill panel corroded outside prescribed area

front & rear inner wings beginning to corrode at seams & lower panels

lower body panels beginning to corrode

nearside parking brake efficiency marginal

offside of front bumper coming loose

Pass 8 Jun 2017 86,842 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 86,841 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anchor area at sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 85,275 miles

Front lower inner arches beginning to corrode.

Nearside front inner wing panel corroded through outside prescribed area.

Fail 1 Jun 2016 85,275 miles

Front lower inner arches beginning to corrode.

Nearside front inner wing panel corroded through outside prescribed area.

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 84,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear leaf springs coroded.

Fail 3 Jun 2015 84,783 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear leaf springs coroded.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 81,748 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s sill badly corroded and holed but outwith prescribed area

Fail 18 Sep 2012 81,748 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

Offside Rear 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)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s sill badly corroded and holed but outwith prescribed area

Pass 15 Sep 2011 77,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust supported by other than specified materials

Fail 12 Sep 2011 77,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust supported by other than specified materials

Pass 23 Sep 2010 74,185 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 74,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 70,689 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 70,689 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 69,225 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 69,225 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 66,589 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 66,589 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2006 59,708 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2006 59,707 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 51,061 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 51,061 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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J341 OFH is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J341 OFH, 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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J341 OFH is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 May 1992.

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