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J624 ORJ

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,989 mi
Last recorded90,989 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ624 ORJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 90,989 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 90,785 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 90,764 miles

exhaust deteriorated

front cross member corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2022 90,690 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 90,669 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 89,962 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired rear linkage (1.1.17 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 89,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear engine gearbox mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired rear linkage (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 87,481 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 87,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 84,448 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 84,448 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 78,760 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 78,735 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked orange (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both sides marked orange (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Body not fully secure inner wing , front headlamp panel (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 78,024 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 75,916 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 71,644 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 71,644 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 67,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

SUSP LOAD SENSING VALVE SEIZED

UNDERSIDE WAXED

Fail 17 Jun 2014 67,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

SUSP LOAD SENSING VALVE SEIZED

UNDERSIDE WAXED

Pass 18 Jun 2013 64,231 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 64,231 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 62,019 miles

BRAKE SERVICE

FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE IS BALD ON THE OUTER EDGE OF TREAD

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

REAR CHASSIS BUMP STOPS ARE CLOSE TO THE AXLE

REAR LEAF SPRINGS BUSHES ARE PERRISHED AND WORN

UNDERSIDE CORRODED IN AREAS THAT ARNT UNDERSEALED

UNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED

WELD REPAIRS DONE PRIOR TO MOT TEST

weld repair is undersealed and difficult to asses

Fail 23 May 2012 62,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

BRAKE SERVICE

FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE IS BALD ON THE OUTER EDGE OF TREAD

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

REAR CHASSIS BUMP STOPS ARE CLOSE TO THE AXLE

REAR LEAF SPRINGS BUSHES ARE PERRISHED AND WORN

UNDERSIDE CORRODED IN AREAS THAT ARNT UNDERSEALED

UNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED

WELD REPAIRS DONE PRIOR TO MOT TEST

Pass 6 Jun 2011 60,616 miles

N/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA IS CORRODED

REAR CHASSIS SPRING SHACKLE MOUNT AREA IS CORRODED

REAR LEAF SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER AREA IS CORRODED

THE FRONT CV BOOTS ARE WORN

WELD REPARE IS UNDERSEALED AND DIFFICULT TO ASSES

Fail 5 Jun 2011 60,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

N/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA IS CORRODED

REAR CHASSIS SPRING SHACKLE MOUNT AREA IS CORRODED

REAR LEAF SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER AREA IS CORRODED

THE FRONT CV BOOTS ARE WORN

Pass 4 Jun 2010 59,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 59,867 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 58,437 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 58,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 55,977 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 55,977 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 52,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 52,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2006 49,792 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 49,792 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 49,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J624 ORJ is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 J624 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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J624 ORJ is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 February 1992.

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