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J416 DNN

1992 Talbot Express

Blue Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

109,769 mi
Last recorded109,769 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ416 DNN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 109,769 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2025 97,699 miles

Offside Front rack end slight play

Fail 7 Jul 2025 97,690 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under arch jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front rack end slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2024 97,690 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 97,960 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 97,960 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 97,690 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 97,690 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 97,690 miles

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

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

general corrosion on underbody suspension components etc

Pass 13 Jul 2020 95,667 miles

Cant see front brake pads

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking and perishing

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking and perishing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion setting in

Fail 13 Jul 2020 95,666 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Cant see front brake pads

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking and perishing

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking and perishing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion setting in

Pass 20 Jul 2019 94,682 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 94,682 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg under arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 94,133 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 93,491 miles

N/S/R lamp unit fitted upside down

both steps holed underside

minor corrosion to underside

various oil leaks

Fail 18 Apr 2017 93,468 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp earth fault to rear lamps (causing white light) (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/R lamp unit fitted upside down

both steps holed underside

minor corrosion to underside

various oil leaks

Pass 16 Apr 2016 91,902 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 89,706 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 89,268 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 89,268 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 86,767 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 85,006 miles

ADVISORYS ON TEST NUMBER 466808652160

Fail 6 Jun 2012 84,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

heavy suface corrosion on rear brake back plates

Pass 9 Jun 2011 84,651 miles

LONG TRAVEL ON FOOT BRAKE

advisorys on test 106982451161

Fail 1 Jun 2011 84,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

heavy flaking corrosion on rear chassis sections

oil leak on engine

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

temporary repair made to n/s rear light lens

unable to check n/s front metal brake pipes fully due to silicone

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to underseal

Fail 13 Apr 2010 82,450 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 82,450 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 79,443 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 77,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside seatbelt stalk catch cover missing but function not impaired

Pass 5 Jul 2007 74,063 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 74,063 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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J416 DNN is a 1992 Talbot Express in Blue with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 J416 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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J416 DNN is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 January 1992.

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