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J421 HTU

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

65,064 mi
Last recorded65,064 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ421 HTU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 65,064 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 64,609 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 63,278 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 63,277 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 63,107 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 63,106 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 63,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 63,100 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 63,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 63,042 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside 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 Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 61,298 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 61,297 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 61,100 miles

Nearside sill corroded outwith prescribed area

Fail 5 Apr 2016 61,096 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Nearside sill corroded outwith prescribed area

Pass 23 Feb 2015 60,752 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 60,793 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Upper Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 56,763 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2013 56,735 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 53,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2012 53,132 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2011 52,319 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 52,311 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 48,133 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2009 44,350 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 44,350 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 41,095 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake pipes greased limiting inspection to the front

Fail 20 Jun 2008 41,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake pipes greased limiting inspection to the front

Pass 20 Feb 2007 37,219 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 34,469 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 34,417 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FUEL CAP DAMAGED

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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J421 HTU is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 J421 HTU, 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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J421 HTU is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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