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J475 ERR

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

83,134 mi
Last recorded83,134 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ475 ERR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 83,134 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 81,029 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 81,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 79,719 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 79,256 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 77,564 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 75,836 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 75,827 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on with head lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on with headlamp (4.2.3 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under sill or something simular (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 75,809 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded N/S/F and O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt needs to be aided to retract.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S/R and O/S/R Twin helper springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 73,650 miles

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

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 71,091 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 71,091 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 69,596 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 68,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2016 68,363 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2015 66,775 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 63,882 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both front outer cv boots perished

exhaust rubbers spliting

Pass 19 Aug 2013 62,872 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 62,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 59,839 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 56,531 miles

n/s/f cv gaitor slightly detiorated

o/s/f cv gaitor slightly detiorated

o/s/f disk inner edge in such a condition that it is seriously weakened.

rear n/s and o/s leaf springs slightly longlitudally dispalced

slight movement too o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play too n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play too o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 2 May 2009 52,550 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 52,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 10 Apr 2008 50,004 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 49,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 48,251 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 48,251 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 44,944 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 44,944 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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J475 ERR is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 J475 ERR, 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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J475 ERR is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 May 1992.

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