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J343 UHP

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

97,248 mi
Last recorded97,248 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ343 UHP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 97,248 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 97,012 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 97,001 miles

under body undersealed

Pass 26 Jun 2021 96,982 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 94,710 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step area /sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 93,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 93,985 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 93,207 miles

all brake pipes greased

cant find chsie stamp on body

under side heavily black shoot

underside so thick with underseal some parts cant be checked

Fail 24 Apr 2018 93,207 miles

Front Vehicle Identification Number incomplete (6.3.5a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

all brake pipes greased

cant find chsie stamp on body

under side heavily black shoot

underside so thick with underseal some parts cant be checked

Fail 6 Apr 2018 93,207 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 88,069 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 88,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam inop when switched on/off (1.7.5c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 83,870 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 82,840 miles

exhaust rubbers are perished

marker lights are not working

new exhaust section is loose at clamps

Pass 10 Sep 2012 81,983 miles

both top front & rear marker lights are inoperative

Fail 1 Sep 2012 81,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

both top front & rear marker lights are inoperative

Pass 27 Jul 2011 80,212 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 79,233 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 79,233 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

nearside rear hand brake has a lower reading than offside rear

Pass 15 Jun 2009 77,215 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2009 77,181 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2008 76,031 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 75,545 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 72,017 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 71,172 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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J343 UHP is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J343 UHP, 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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J343 UHP is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 April 1992.

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