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J396 DNN

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,820 mi
Last recorded56,820 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ396 DNN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 56,820 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 56,557 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 56,287 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

the rear tyres the outer side walls showing cracks(but not showing inner cords).

Pass 4 Apr 2016 55,505 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 55,505 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 54,935 miles

exhaust system deteriorated and blowing slightly

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front steering rack gaiter starting to split

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

offside front tyre wearing thin

slight freeplay in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Oct 2013 53,544 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 53,544 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 51,998 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,865 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 50,865 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 46,738 miles

Brake pipes have been greased making inspection hard

Exhaust rubber cracking

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Off side rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Very hard to see front pads

Fail 4 Sep 2010 46,711 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipes have been greased making inspection hard

Exhaust rubber cracking

Headlight slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Off side rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Very hard to see front pads

Pass 1 Sep 2009 42,809 miles

Small cracks N/S/R and O/S/R tyre sidewalls.

Fail 1 Sep 2009 42,809 miles

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

Small cracks N/S/R and O/S/R tyre sidewalls.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 39,397 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 39,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,166 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 38,284 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 38,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 37,369 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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J396 DNN 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 66.7%.

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 J396 DNN, 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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J396 DNN is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 January 1992.

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