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J370 DRR

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

124,334 mi
Last recorded124,334 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ370 DRR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2025 124,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 124,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 124,334 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 124,334 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 124,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 124,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 124,309 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 124,288 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Inner Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 123,057 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 16 Dec 2020 123,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Jun 2019 122,549 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 122,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear towbar bracket bolt loose

Pass 14 Jun 2017 122,346 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight corrosion on underside.

Fail 14 Jun 2017 122,346 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight corrosion on underside.

Pass 26 Sep 2015 122,071 miles

corrosion in front brake pipes

front brake hoses rubbing on front struts

one brake hose at offside front perished,advise renewing asap

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Oct 2014 121,565 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 118,337 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rubber o rings wear

Pass 20 Oct 2012 114,813 miles

all exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2011 114,575 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 114,554 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 113,931 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 112,908 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 112,884 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 109,319 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 105,928 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 97,904 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 97,895 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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J370 DRR is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 J370 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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J370 DRR is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1992.

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