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J609 ORJ

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,866 mi
Last recorded103,866 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ609 ORJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 103,866 miles

Front underbody has light surface corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2024 103,863 miles

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

Front underbody has light surface corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2022 101,767 miles

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

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside an nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 101,767 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high offside an nearside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside an nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 99,865 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 93,309 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 91,898 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 90,544 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s + o/s all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s + o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 90,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s + o/s all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s + o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 86,777 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 85,611 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 85,606 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 83,234 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 80,536 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 78,789 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 76,207 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 74,567 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 71,035 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 66,210 miles

The bike carrier/trailer lights are not working correctly

Pass 30 Jun 2008 62,306 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 59,146 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 54,770 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 54,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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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J609 ORJ is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J609 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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What year was J609 ORJ registered?

J609 ORJ is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 January 1992.

Is J609 ORJ safe to buy?

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