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J49 DVF

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

47,971 mi
Last recorded47,971 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ49 DVF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 47,971 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 47,942 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR,DUE TO VEHICLE NOT BEING USED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 47,939 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR,DUE TO VEHICLE NOT BEING USED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 47,929 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty due to vehicle not being used, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under front wheel arch towards the front but out of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch towards the front but out of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 47,929 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under wheel arch next to suspension leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty due to vehicle not being used, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under front wheel arch towards the front but out of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under wheel arch towards the front but out of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 46,459 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid pipes on vehicle covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front stabiliser arm rubber cracking but not resulting in any excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very rear section of outer sill rusty but out of the prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front stabiliser arm rubber cracking but not resulting in any excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very rear section of outer sill rusty but out of the prescribed area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil mist on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 46,459 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill adjacent to rear spring front hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid pipes on vehicle covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases generally poor throughout system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front stabiliser arm rubber cracking but not resulting in any excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very rear section of outer sill rusty but out of the prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front stabiliser arm rubber cracking but not resulting in any excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very rear section of outer sill rusty but out of the prescribed area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil mist on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 45,596 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer of rear cross member has corrosion but out of the prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to outer wall, (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive mist on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 45,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear leaf spring hanger at the rear of the spring has corrosion just below the main mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer of rear cross member has corrosion but out of the prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to outer wall, (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive mist on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 41,969 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside Front bumper mount area corroded

Offside Rear outer crossmember slight corrosion.

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2015 39,786 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 38,365 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 37,091 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 25,546 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,888 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 29,052 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 28,971 miles

Oil leaks at gearbox.

Fail 20 Jul 2009 28,969 miles

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust constricted at tail pipe.

Oil leaks at gearbox.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 26,478 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 26,085 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 25,888 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 25,576 miles

both front seats runners & backs becoming worn (not part of seat belt ancorage)

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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J49 DVF is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J49 DVF, 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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J49 DVF is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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