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J451 ERR

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,059 mi
Last recorded102,059 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ451 ERR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 102,059 miles

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Carrier corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 102,059 miles

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Carrier corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 101,041 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 101,041 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 100,690 miles

Nearside Front BATTERY TRAY CORRODED

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 100,690 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front BATTERY TRAY CORRODED

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 99,968 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2018 99,968 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2017 96,938 miles

Rear exhaust rubber brocken

exhaust supported by cable ties

Pass 18 Mar 2016 95,004 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 95,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 94,113 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2015 94,113 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 92,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2014 92,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 May 2013 90,915 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Corrorsion on secondard battery tray.

Slight surface rust on both front coil & rear leaf springs.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2013 90,913 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Corrorsion on secondard battery tray.

Slight surface rust on both front coil & rear leaf springs.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 88,531 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 88,276 miles

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

hazard warning switch incomplete

Fail 5 Jul 2011 88,276 miles

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

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

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

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

hazard warning switch incomplete

Pass 7 Jun 2010 88,978 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2009 88,015 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 87,715 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 87,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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J451 ERR is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J451 ERR, 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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J451 ERR is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 29 May 1992.

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