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J40 HAT

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

72,309 mi
Last recorded72,309 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 HAT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 72,309 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 71,941 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 71,615 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 71,615 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 71,615 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber o rings perished and require replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 71,598 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber mountings perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 71,598 miles

Headlamp aim not tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 70,777 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 69,874 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 68,256 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 68,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire dripping from left side of engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2017 67,550 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 66,481 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 65,251 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 64,656 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 63,159 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 61,262 miles

offside rear tyre deteriorating (cracking)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 61,262 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre deteriorating (cracking)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 59,236 miles

advise tyres cracking/tearing on sidewalls

Pass 17 Mar 2010 55,846 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 55,846 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 5,315 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 51,831 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 49,960 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 49,079 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 45,518 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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J40 HAT is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J40 HAT, 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 J40 HAT registered?

J40 HAT is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 July 1992.

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