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J453 CYB

1992 Talbot Express 1000 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,885 mi
Last recorded131,885 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P67,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ453 CYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 131,885 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 127,806 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 127,798 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated OSF OUTER SILL OSR OUTER SILL NSF INNER AND OUTER SILL (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 127,779 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated OSF OUTER SILL, OSR OUTER SILL, REAR LOWER PANEL, NSF INNER SILL, NSF OUTER SILL, (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2023 121,001 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 110,898 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 110,898 miles

Front Floor excessively deteriorated BOTH INNER WHEEL ARCHES (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 110,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror Glass Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 110,472 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Incorrect Non Locking Cap Fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror Glass Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 102,664 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 102,664 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 102,652 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has age cracks

Pass 18 Jul 2018 102,052 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 101,852 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 100,546 miles

All 4 tyres badly perished

Nearside Rear spring assist buckled

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Wipers don't self park

Fail 8 Aug 2016 100,546 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

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

All 4 tyres badly perished

Nearside Rear spring assist buckled

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Wipers don't self park

Fail 3 Aug 2015 99,336 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyres have general perishing

both rear wheel bearings slight play

near-side rear leaf spring (assist spring) not located properly

Pass 3 Aug 2015 99,336 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

all 4 tyres have general perishing

both rear wheel bearings slight play

near-side rear leaf spring (assist spring) not located properly

Pass 23 Jul 2014 97,499 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

all 4 tyres general perishing

near-side rear (leaf spring) assistor spring mount insecure

Fail 23 Jul 2014 97,499 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

all 4 tyres general perishing

near-side rear (leaf spring) assistor spring mount insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2013 96,085 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres slightly perished

front brake discs slightly worn and scored

Fail 9 Jul 2013 96,085 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres slightly perished

centre exhaust rubber slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn and scored

Pass 22 Jun 2012 95,645 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 95,645 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 94,795 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 94,795 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 91,655 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 91,655 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 91,324 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 88,584 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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J453 CYB is a 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 67,165 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 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J453 CYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J453 CYB is a 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 3 February 1992.

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