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J3 WLM

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,261 mi
Last recorded108,261 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 WLM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 108,261 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 May 2024 108,261 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 108,261 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 108,261 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 108,261 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Positive battery cable resting on negative battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested Emissions CO too high to be measured (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both hoses at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp full of water (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective full of water (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step/inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch only tack welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front and rear spring mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger at rear of front step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch only tack welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear spring mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lock nut missing from tapered pin (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 108,261 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted not in clip (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 107,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 107,941 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 106,311 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 106,198 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 102,827 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 101,913 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

heavy corrosion to all rear leafspring mounting to chassis

Fail 16 Jun 2014 101,909 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

heavy corrosion to all rear leafspring mounting to chassis

Pass 25 Jun 2013 99,344 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 98,812 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 98,812 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 98,155 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 97,847 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 94,713 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

upper side marker inop

Pass 17 Jun 2009 90,878 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 87,267 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 82,710 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 77,701 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2006 77,701 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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J3 WLM is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 J3 WLM, 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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J3 WLM is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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