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J397 OHG

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

52,901 mi
Last recorded52,901 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ397 OHG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 52,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 exhaust rubbers broken but silencer secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked and perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked and perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 52,489 miles

Exhaust mounting defective X2 EXHAUST HANGING RUBBERS BROKEN EXHAUST SYSTEM SECURE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CRACKED AND PERISHED (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CRACKED AND PERISHED (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 51,924 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 51,924 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on the tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive crank seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 51,626 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 51,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens has moisture in affecting the beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 51,060 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 50,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 50,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 50,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 49,815 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 48,813 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 47,024 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 44,267 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 5 May 2015 43,763 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 43,648 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroding

very slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 23 Jul 2013 43,401 miles

exhaust hangers perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2012 43,191 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 42,157 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 40,997 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 39,688 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 38,730 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 37,984 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 36,700 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 36,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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J397 OHG is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J397 OHG, 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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J397 OHG is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 June 1992.

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