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J558 PVM

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

73,908 mi
Last recorded73,908 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ558 PVM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 73,908 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 73,904 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear springs weak

Pass 5 Apr 2024 73,410 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 73,409 miles

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

Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 71,684 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 71,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 69,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 68,678 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 67,439 miles

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

steps on both sides corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 66,719 miles

Both inner side steps corroded

Offside Rear wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 7 Mar 2017 65,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper MARKER LAMP MISSING

Fail 22 Feb 2017 65,898 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper MARKER LAMP MISSING

Pass 26 Mar 2015 63,921 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 62,293 miles

o/s side marker missing

Pass 24 Apr 2012 60,904 miles

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

Nearside side window glass will not wind down.

Offside upper side marker light not working.

Fail 20 Apr 2012 60,904 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside side window glass will not wind down.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside upper side marker light not working.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 60,650 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

areas of slight corrosin in both front wheel arches and on sill below n/s/f door

choke cable sticking

exhaust rubber deteriorated

front number plate cracked but still readable

Fail 4 Apr 2011 60,650 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

areas of slight corrosin in both front wheel arches and on sill below n/s/f door

choke cable sticking

exhaust rubber deteriorated

front number plate cracked but still readable

Pass 9 Apr 2010 59,247 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 59,247 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 56,870 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 52,032 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 45,976 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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J558 PVM is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J558 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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J558 PVM is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 February 1992.

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