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J51 GSN

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

84,758 mi
Last recorded84,758 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ51 GSN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 84,758 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 84,752 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 82,756 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 82,750 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 81,709 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 81,700 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2023 81,696 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 80,475 miles

Front head lamp light intensity poor

Nearside drive shaft oil leak

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog light tell tail inop

Fail 19 Jul 2021 80,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front head lamp light intensity poor

Nearside drive shaft oil leak

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog light tell tail inop

Pass 7 Jul 2020 79,719 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT BUMPER BRACKETS COORODED BUT NOT AFFECTING BUMPER SECURITY (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear O/S/R DRUM BRAKE GRABBING

Fail 1 Jul 2020 79,719 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier BATTERY TRAY EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested O/S/R BRAKE PIPE EXCESSIVELY CORRODED AND LEAKING (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MID SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting STEP FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED AND FRACTURED (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT BUMPER BRACKETS COORODED BUT NOT AFFECTING BUMPER SECURITY (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear O/S/R DRUM BRAKE GRABBING

Pass 5 Mar 2019 78,021 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 77,549 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 77,546 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 76,539 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 76,539 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 75,229 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 74,132 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front seat belt buckle button sticks but holds belt securely

Oil leak from Nearside driveshaft seal

Oil spray needed as vehicle corroding undertneath

Slight play in Nearside front seat runners (Swivel Seat)

Slight play in Offside front seat runners (Swivel Seat)

Vehicle is a Camper van

Pass 24 Jan 2014 73,095 miles

off side front outer door step corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 3 Sep 2012 72,905 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 72,905 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 72,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear bearing has slight noise

Pass 13 Jul 2010 71,449 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 70,334 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 67,593 miles

Exhaust is corroded.

Rear springs showing signs of wear.

Some metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 21 Mar 2008 67,593 miles

Exhaust is corroded.

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear springs showing signs of wear.

Some metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 59,978 miles

battery tray corroded

offside front tyre perished

Fail 27 Mar 2007 59,978 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

battery tray corroded

offside front tyre perished

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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J51 GSN is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J51 GSN, 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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J51 GSN is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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