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J371 DRR

1992 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,202 mi
Last recorded41,202 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ371 DRR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 41,202 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 40,568 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 40,033 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 May 2023 40,029 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 39,808 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 39,583 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 39,579 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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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J371 DRR is a 1992 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J371 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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What year was J371 DRR registered?

J371 DRR is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 February 1992.

Is J371 DRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J371 DRR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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