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J471 RPH

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,711 mi
Last recorded109,711 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ471 RPH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 109,711 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front silencer has leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mount area (front) corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mount area (front) corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 108,634 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in-between tread bands. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking to sidewalls and in-between tread bands. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot cracking but not leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in-between tread bands. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting area (front) corroded at inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking to sidewalls and in-between tread bands. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 108,634 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring mounting area (front) corroded/holed at inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in-between tread bands. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking to sidewalls and in-between tread bands. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot cracking but not leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in-between tread bands. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting area (front) corroded at inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking to sidewalls and in-between tread bands. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 108,621 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 108,602 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 108,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 107,183 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 May 2018 106,306 miles

Nearside Front cracking

Nearside Rear cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2017 105,737 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

all tyres cracking slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2016 104,894 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 103,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear brakes slightly binding.

both rear tyres cracking.

nearside front tyre craking.

Pass 8 May 2014 103,248 miles

brake pipes coated in grease.

nearside front tyre cracking.

Pass 8 May 2013 102,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking.

nearside front tyre slightly corroded.

Fail 30 Apr 2013 101,980 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking.

nearside front tyre slightly corroded.

rear valance corroded to excess outwith perscribed area.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 101,039 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rubbers deterioated.

nearside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 100,366 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 98,773 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 96,721 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch area corroded but not holed

Fail 29 Jan 2009 96,547 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 93,596 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 90,146 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 90,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Outer Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 87,501 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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J471 RPH is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 J471 RPH, 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 RPH is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 April 1992.

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