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J619 ORJ

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,934 mi
Last recorded68,934 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ619 ORJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 68,934 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 68,920 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lights affected (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lights affected (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 66,663 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front pad warning wire broke

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spare wheel (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 63,449 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 63,449 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MIDDLE TO NEARSIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 62,749 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 62,749 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 61,310 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 6 Apr 2021 60,166 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 59,200 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 58,240 miles

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

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp All rear lights slightly affected by indicators (1.2.1f)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 56,534 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 56,534 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 55,245 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 55,245 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 54,092 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 52,728 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 52,728 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 51,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 49,753 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 48,573 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 46,443 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 43,933 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 42,033 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 39,912 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 37,165 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

corrosion on front brake discs

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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J619 ORJ is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J619 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J619 ORJ registered?

J619 ORJ is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1992.

Is J619 ORJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J619 ORJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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