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J369 DRR

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

76,110 mi
Last recorded76,110 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ369 DRR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 76,110 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 75,805 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 75,793 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 74,919 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Fail 30 Mar 2024 74,907 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

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

Nearside sill section corroded with holes

Pass 22 May 2023 74,625 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2023 74,625 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 73,799 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 73,799 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 73,111 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

tyres cracking and perished

Pass 18 Apr 2019 70,904 miles

Advise corrosion o/s and n/s to inner and outer sills

Fail 1 Apr 2019 70,880 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s inner wing area excessivly corroded within 30cm fo front suspension/component mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded.

Pass 17 May 2018 70,060 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Fail 11 May 2018 70,059 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 May 2017 67,008 miles

All inner and outer sills filled and painted seems to be adequate repair welding repairs not vissible

Pass 23 Jul 2016 66,427 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 66,424 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 65,320 miles

front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

o/s inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 1 Sep 2015 65,319 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

o/s inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 13 Oct 2014 64,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 64,434 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 64,398 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 64,398 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 64,253 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 64,092 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 64,012 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 63,682 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 63,440 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 61,987 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 60,675 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 60,675 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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J369 DRR is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 J369 DRR, 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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J369 DRR is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 February 1992.

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