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J438 CYB

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,809 mi
Last recorded51,809 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ438 CYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 51,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 51,800 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 51,591 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 51,588 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2023 47,445 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 46,084 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 45,354 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 43,820 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 43,820 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 41,793 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 40,274 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 39,039 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 38,908 miles

Oil leak

slight flicker on rear lights

Fail 2 Jul 2015 38,908 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre out of shape

slight flicker on rear lights

Pass 28 May 2014 37,667 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 37,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 37,561 miles

offside stoplight inoperative on trailer board

Pass 14 Sep 2011 37,509 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 37,509 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 36,090 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 36,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 34,469 miles

exhust rubber spliting

Fail 12 Oct 2009 34,469 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhust rubber spliting

Pass 22 Sep 2008 32,984 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 31,391 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 28,839 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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J438 CYB is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J438 CYB, 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 J438 CYB registered?

J438 CYB is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 January 1992.

Is J438 CYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J438 CYB shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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