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J621 DJD

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,588 mi
Last recorded149,588 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ621 DJD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 149,588 miles

Both rear tyres slight distortion

Handbrake travel high

Slight fluctuation on offside rear brake

Pass 16 Aug 2024 147,679 miles

Fuel smell - no physical leak found

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 145,933 miles

Handbrake travel high

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

SLight rattle from offside front - no fault found

Pass 12 Aug 2022 144,578 miles

Footbrake travel low

Nearside front tyre slight wearing edge

Offside rear brake slow to operate

Offside rear tyre slight distortion

Pass 4 Aug 2021 143,407 miles

Both rear tyres slight distortion

Handbrake travel high

Hazard warning lamps flashing slowly

Headlamp mask/converters fitted

Headlamp washers slight misaligned

Nearside front tyre slight wearing edge

Wipers slight deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2021 143,407 miles

Both rear tyres slight distortion

Handbrake travel high

Hazard warning lamps flashing slowly

Headlamp mask/converters fitted

Headlamp washers slight misaligned

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

Nearside front tyre slight wearing edge

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wipers slight deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2020 139,540 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 138,842 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 137,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 137,158 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion passenger step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misted inside lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt extra clip fitted to prevent ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

temporary exhaust mountings fitted but system still supported

Pass 1 Oct 2015 136,915 miles

Centre temporary exhaust mountings

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 136,915 miles

Centre temporary exhaust mountings

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 135,370 miles

exh corroded slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2012 133,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 May 2012 133,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 13,135 miles

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

front discs pitted

Pass 26 Apr 2010 12,684 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 12,340 miles

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

Oil leak

rear tyres signs of perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2008 12,036 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 114,305 miles

slight play in n/s/f & o/s/f leg tops

slight play in n/s/r swinging arm

Pass 21 Mar 2006 108,415 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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J621 DJD is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J621 DJD, 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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J621 DJD is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 March 1992.

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