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J482 UAN

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,424 mi
Last recorded69,424 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ482 UAN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 69,424 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 69,424 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 68,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 67,272 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 67,272 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 65,864 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 64,323 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded and holed not in prescribed area

Offside Front Inner sill corroded and holed not in prescribed area

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded and holed not in prescribed area

Pass 17 Mar 2021 63,242 miles

both front inner wings corroded and holed

nearside rear inner sill below vechile corroded and holed

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front inner sill below vehicle corroded and holed

offside front tyre starting to crack in tread

Pass 20 Jun 2019 62,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on panelling at front of vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2018 61,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 60,295 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 59,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 59,281 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 57,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust mounts deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Jun 2014 56,534 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Jun 2014 56,534 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brakes noisey on application

Pass 11 Jun 2013 55,112 miles

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

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

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

horn tone could be better

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 May 2012 54,247 miles

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

front brake discs rusted & worn

wipers leaving slight smear

Pass 2 Jun 2011 52,696 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Jun 2010 51,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front brake discs worn & corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2010 51,414 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2009 49,896 miles

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

corrosion starting on offside front flexible brake pipe ferrule

rear exhaust rubbber mount deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2008 48,256 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion starting on offside front flexible brake pipe ferrule

engine stabiliser mount seperated

Fail 19 Jun 2007 45,883 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

fuel tank corroded

oil pressure warning not working

Pass 19 Jun 2007 45,883 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

fuel tank corroded

oil pressure warning not working

Pass 22 Jun 2006 40,649 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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J482 UAN is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J482 UAN, 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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J482 UAN is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 March 1992.

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