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J456 BWC

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

128,504 mi
Last recorded128,504 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ456 BWC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 128,504 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 121,001 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 117,127 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 108,415 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 102,177 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front dip beam poor pattern

Nearside Rear number plate light lense missing

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 102,177 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front dip beam poor pattern

Nearside Rear number plate light lense missing

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 97,665 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output converters fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear number plate light lense damaged

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

Offside Front washer jet poor aim (adjusted)

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

Rear brakes have a slight imbalance @ 19%

Pass 30 Mar 2017 93,397 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 90,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 18 Feb 2015 88,423 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 88,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 85,673 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 85,671 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 82,106 miles

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

o/s/f n/s/f door step corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 81,197 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 79,320 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 78,099 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 74,564 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 71,870 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 71,868 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 67,416 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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J456 BWC is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J456 BWC, 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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J456 BWC is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 March 1992.

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