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J411 DTV

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

65,452 mi
Last recorded65,452 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ411 DTV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 65,452 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 65,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 64,789 miles

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

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

front inner wing panels corroded/weak

general corrosion underside.previous repair corroded

rear axle and suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2023 64,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside general corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2022 63,772 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 63,722 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 63,255 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 63,255 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 61,941 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective 2 rubbers split still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy may need attention soon (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front jacking point corroded outside prescribed areas

Offside headlamp beam image deteriorated

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

corrosion to body panels

underbody corrosion to brake and suspension components

Fail 22 Sep 2020 61,941 miles

Steering column attachment defective nuts loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective 2 rubbers split still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy may need attention soon (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front jacking point corroded outside prescribed areas

Offside headlamp beam image deteriorated

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

corrosion to body panels

underbody corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 29 Aug 2018 61,882 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc worn inner faces fluctuation near limit may need attention soon (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point just outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside headlamp beam image deteriorating

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn may need attention soon (2.2.2 (b))

general body corrosion may need attention soon

Fail 21 Aug 2018 61,869 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9.03% at idle limit3.5% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure rubbers split and missing only just supported likely to fall off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill 30cm rear spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure outer clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc worn inner faces fluctuation near limit may need attention soon (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point just outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside headlamp beam image deteriorating

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn may need attention soon (2.2.2 (b))

general body corrosion may need attention soon

Pass 14 Aug 2017 61,728 miles

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

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

Offside Front JACKING POINT CORRODED OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SURFACE CORROSSION TO UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 61,699 miles

Brake pedal spongy BECAUSE OF WHEEL BEARING PLAY (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL 30CM OF SEAT BELT MOUNT (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL 30 CM SEAT BELT MOUNT (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt GAITER SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

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

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

Offside Front JACKING POINT CORRODED OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SURFACE CORROSSION TO UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION

Pass 28 Jul 2016 57,693 miles

corrosion to nearside and offside,inner side sills

Pass 22 Sep 2014 57,225 miles

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

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

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

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

all exhaust rubbers deteriorated and cracking

Fail 19 Sep 2014 57,225 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

all exhaust rubbers deteriorated and cracking

Fail 12 Jun 2013 56,804 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 56,804 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 56,179 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rubbers cracking and weak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 55,649 miles

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

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

battery insecure

slight leak exhaust front pipe

Pass 10 Dec 2009 54,132 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs worn on inner faces

rear spring bushes worn

Fail 4 Sep 2009 54,013 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs worn on inner faces

rear spring bushes worn

slight noise o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Sep 2008 52,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 49,690 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front brakes juddering near limit

exhaust system deteriorated+rubber vmounts perished

Pass 6 Sep 2006 46,633 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 46,630 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front brakes some judder

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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J411 DTV is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J411 DTV, 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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J411 DTV is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 March 1992.

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