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J557 PVM

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

75,242 mi
Last recorded75,242 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ557 PVM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 75,242 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 74,545 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 73,646 miles

Central Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 73,356 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive around engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around nearside and offside sills and body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside panhard rod bushes inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 72,926 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner and outer panhard rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 72,926 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner and outer panhard rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 71,730 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 71,730 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 70,260 miles

Front brake discs have been over heated

Fail 3 May 2018 70,260 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust missing (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake discs have been over heated

Pass 22 May 2017 68,558 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 22 May 2017 68,558 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 66,299 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush swinging shackle bushes (2.4.B.2)

Fail 23 May 2016 66,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush swinging shackle bushes (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 64,790 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 15 May 2015 64,790 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2014 62,744 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 60,852 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust rubber mounts diterioated, still well supported

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 60,852 miles

Exhaust rubber mounts diterioated, still well supported

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 58,522 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 56,715 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 56,715 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 May 2010 54,433 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 52,621 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 50,619 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 50,619 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 May 2007 49,088 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 47,905 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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J557 PVM is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 J557 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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J557 PVM is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 April 1992.

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