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J569 CYM

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

65,663 mi
Last recorded65,663 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ569 CYM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 65,663 miles

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

Exhaust system badly corroded .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Suspension mounting . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 65,663 miles

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

Exhaust system badly corroded .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Suspension mounting . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 65,663 miles

Brake pedal travel .

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded .

Fuel filler neck cracked but not leaking .

General underside corrosion .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded .

Offside Front Inner wing corroded .

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 65,663 miles

Brake pedal travel .

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded .

Fuel filler neck cracked but not leaking .

General underside corrosion .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded .

Offside Front Inner wing corroded .

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 65,663 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 65,663 miles

Central Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated over top of rear axel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 61,968 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 59,445 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine/gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 59,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine/gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 57,582 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 56,679 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 56,679 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 53,921 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 51,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 51,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 49,146 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules axle hose (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated axle (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Offside and nearside (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 49,107 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules axle hose (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated axle (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Offside and nearside (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 48,198 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 47,477 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 47,456 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 46,495 miles

Exhaust system has corosion

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 45,625 miles

Exhaust rubbers have slight deteriation

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 44,152 miles

3x exhaust rubbers have slight perishing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 39,366 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 37,884 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 35,589 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,373 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 31,270 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 29,047 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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J569 CYM is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 J569 CYM, 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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J569 CYM is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 February 1992.

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