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J471 LCR

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,631 mi
Last recorded182,631 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ471 LCR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 182,631 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 182,626 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 182,515 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 182,324 miles

surface rust

Pass 10 Oct 2022 180,628 miles

surface rust

Pass 12 Sep 2019 180,267 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 179,785 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

has slight corrosion on sills and under body and arches

Fail 6 Jul 2018 179,630 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right kicks to o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Rear exhaust leaking slightly

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner CV boor leaking

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

vaccuum pump drive belt excessively loose

Pass 25 Apr 2017 178,294 miles

All exhaust rubbers splitting and perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Brake discs corroded

Load sensing valve corroded and stiff

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Borderline (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 178,294 miles

All exhaust rubbers splitting and perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Brake discs corroded

Load sensing valve corroded and stiff

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Borderline (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 176,440 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Front springs corroded

Nearside Front Inner wing excessively corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake lazy

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OSF Chassis corroded

OSF Floor corroded

Offside Front Inner wing excessively corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 175,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust heat shield poor security

Fail 29 Dec 2011 175,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust heat shield poor security

Pass 25 Aug 2010 174,230 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 174,224 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside headlight poor security

Pass 2 Sep 2009 170,436 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 170,436 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 170,266 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 17,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2007 166,681 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Apr 2006 165,613 miles

oil leak

various corrosion to body and chasis

Fail 10 Apr 2006 165,613 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Centre Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

all front brake pipes corroded

oil leak

various corrosion to chasis and body

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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J471 LCR is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J471 LCR, 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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J471 LCR is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 June 1992.

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