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J608 ORJ

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

96,840 mi
Last recorded96,840 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ608 ORJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 96,840 miles

Nearside Front Bumper Mounting Area Holed and Corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Bumper Mounting Area Holed and Corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 96,815 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper mounting area holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front bumper mounting area holed and corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 96,383 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached n/s & o/s (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 96,287 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached n/s & o/s (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside washer jet blocked

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 95,265 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached n/s & o/s (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 95,244 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached n/s & o/s (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 95,024 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 93,936 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020 93,022 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 93,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 90,159 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 91,059 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 87,419 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 83,777 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 83,764 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 81,180 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 81,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 80,321 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 80,273 miles

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 80,273 miles

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

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 79,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 79,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 78,205 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 78,716 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 78,716 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 76,484 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 76,484 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 75,390 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 72,348 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 71,456 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 69,715 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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J608 ORJ is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 J608 ORJ, 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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J608 ORJ is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 January 1992.

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