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J552 PVM

1992 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

103,309 mi
Last recorded103,309 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ552 PVM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 103,309 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 101,735 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boih outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 98,391 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 96,221 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 96,220 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 91,334 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 91,332 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear , front section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2018 86,838 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 84,474 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 83,776 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 83,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 83,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres pershing

n/s/f wheel arch corroded and holed but not in prescribed area.

o/s/f outersill holed but not in prescribed area

rear gearbox mount worn

Pass 20 Aug 2014 83,372 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 83,372 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 83,372 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise cracking on all 4 tyres

advise new exhaust mounts

Pass 16 Jul 2013 82,754 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 82,691 miles

all exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

battery insecure

centre section exhaust blowing

general corrosion of vehicle

o/s/r tyre badly cracked

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight play n/s/f track rod end

Fail 7 Jul 2012 82,690 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

battery insecure

general corrosion of vehicle

o/s/r tyre badly cracked

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight play n/s/f track rod end

Pass 6 Jul 2011 814,444 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 814,444 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

All exhaust mounting rubbers splitting.

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 81,010 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 80,759 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 May 2009 79,128 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 78,405 miles

front end of n/s sill getting weak one exhaust mounting missing one cracked both driveshaft gaiters perishing o/s/r tyre sidewall start to crack/perish

Pass 9 May 2006 76,337 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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J552 PVM is a 1992 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J552 PVM, 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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J552 PVM is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 April 1992.

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