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J487 UAN

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,837 mi
Last recorded86,837 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ487 UAN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 86,837 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 86,837 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 84,665 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 84,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened friction face detaching in places (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened friction face detaching in places (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 83,356 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 78,700 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 78,679 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 78,559 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 78,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2016 78,022 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 78,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 76,936 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 76,935 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 74,538 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both outer sills corroded

oil leak/s

Pass 20 Jul 2013 72,880 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rubbers perished

haedlights corroding / n/s misted

n/s/f inner arch corroded at front

n/s/f wheel trim damaged

oil leak/s

outer sills corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2012 71,708 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f inner wing corroded

oil leak/s

outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 66,756 miles

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front and spare tyres perished

both front lower ball-joint boots split

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f inner wing corroded

oil leak/s

slight play in o/s steering rack tie rod

Pass 24 Jul 2010 64,301 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front lower ball-joint boots split

front brake discs slightly worn / pads look low

front tyres perished

n/s/f brake wear indicator wire broken

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 60,260 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 57,904 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 57,904 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 56,214 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 14 Jul 2006 55,476 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 55,476 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J487 UAN is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J487 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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J487 UAN is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 April 1992.

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