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J585 UOE

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

96,825 mi
Last recorded96,825 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ585 UOE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 96,825 miles

Coil spring corroded all the way round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

under seal corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2025 95,753 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 95,753 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 94,494 miles

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

inner and outer sills heavily coated in underseal

underbody heavily coated in underseal

Pass 12 Apr 2023 94,272 miles

corrosion near front bumper and radiator

Fail 6 Apr 2023 94,272 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leafspring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion near front bumper and radiator

Pass 13 Apr 2022 93,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top shocker mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 93,752 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top shocker mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 93,711 miles

Front Fuel hose damaged filler neck pipe taped up risk of leaking (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper and lower 2 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back panel near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring bracket mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

spark plug rattling suspect loose

Pass 24 Sep 2020 93,200 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Jul 2019 91,027 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 90,818 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front hub play x2

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear hub play x2

Rear reverse inoperative

Pass 19 Jun 2018 90,649 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 90,649 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 89,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 89,591 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 87,502 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 87,502 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER WING (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 85,918 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

nearside centre inner sill corroded but not in a structural area

offside front inner wheel arch corodded but no in a structural area

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded but not in a structural area

Pass 29 May 2014 84,812 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 84,812 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2013 81,474 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 78,123 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 75,713 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

drag at rear wheels.

fuel filler pipe has been repaired

Fail 7 Apr 2011 75,713 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

drag at rear wheels.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 74,134 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 74,133 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2009 74,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Battery insecure

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

exhaust front box baffles broken

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

exhaust system corroded

from the front to the back of the vehicle is corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear spring assisters corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Aug 2008 71,992 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Aug 2008 71,986 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2007 70,686 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2007 70,134 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2006 69,581 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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J585 UOE is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J585 UOE, 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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J585 UOE is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 29 January 1992.

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