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J372 DRR

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

56,256 mi
Last recorded56,256 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ372 DRR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 56,256 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 55,429 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 54,739 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 53,668 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle and some suspension components

Pass 20 Apr 2021 52,206 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 28 Mar 2020 51,810 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF/OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NSF/OSF INNER WINGS/BEHIND FRONT BUMPER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 50,977 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 49,902 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 48,742 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 46,859 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 45,295 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 41,208 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 38,867 miles

ALL the exhaust mountings are in poor condition

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

both wipers are in poor condition

slight fuel leak

Pass 31 May 2012 38,066 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 36,144 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 36,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2010 34,435 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 31,650 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 31,118 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2007 30,088 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 28,027 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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J372 DRR is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 J372 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 J372 DRR registered?

J372 DRR is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 February 1992.

Is J372 DRR safe to buy?

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