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J451 GMX

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

89,400 mi
Last recorded89,400 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 89,400 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 88,698 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 88,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Not within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Not within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component's corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2024 88,686 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Not within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Not within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component's corroded

Pass 13 May 2023 88,316 miles

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

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

Steering column deformed but serviceable column rubbing on brake pedal (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 88,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wing /jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested seized (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering column deformed but serviceable column rubbing on brake pedal (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 88,041 miles

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

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

both rear suspension airbags deflated.

nearside front body/inner wing panel corroded/holed.

nearside front lower sill end corroded/holed.

offside front body/inner wing panel corroded/holed.

Fail 17 May 2022 88,039 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding on nearside rear.

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

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

both rear suspension airbags deflated.

nearside front body/inner wing panel corroded/holed.

nearside front lower sill end corroded/holed.

offside front body/inner wing panel corroded/holed.

Pass 1 Feb 2021 87,938 miles

Battery tray slight corrosion

Offside Front inner wheel arch slight corrosion

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2020 87,577 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch behind road wheel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 85,767 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust back box tailpipe corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 9 Feb 2018 83,683 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside faces /corrosion. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on shoulders/edges.

Oil leak ()

nearside & offside inner sills holed & corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 82,242 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 82,138 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outter shoulder

Fail 8 Aug 2016 82,133 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing sidelight (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outter shoulder

Pass 3 Aug 2015 80,818 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 80,430 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 79,520 miles

both rear wheel bearings noisey

Fail 3 Sep 2013 79,518 miles

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

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

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

both rear wheel bearings noisey

Pass 22 Aug 2012 78,613 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 77,319 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 74,682 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 74,682 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 72,134 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 70,091 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 67,334 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 64,622 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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J451 GMX is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 J451 GMX, 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 GMX is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 May 1992.

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