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J57 SBM

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

63,274 mi
Last recorded63,274 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ57 SBM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 63,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 63,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 62,754 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 62,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 62,741 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 62,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 62,741 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 62,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm mounting bracket area n/s front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 62,734 miles

both wipers in poor condition but clear screen

Pass 28 Sep 2017 62,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 61,578 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 60,961 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake effort lower than o/s but sufficient effort across rear axle

Pass 22 Jul 2014 60,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 59,740 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 58,094 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 58,089 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 57,128 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust is poorly mounted

Fail 22 Jul 2011 57,118 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust is poorly mounted

Pass 17 Jul 2010 56,492 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 56,286 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 56,286 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 52,830 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 51,750 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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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J57 SBM 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 J57 SBM, 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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J57 SBM is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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