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J732 SPR

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,689 mi
Last recorded136,689 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ732 SPR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 136,689 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective all - split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both - to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth - requires replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Underside of bonnet corroded/holed

Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 136,689 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective all - split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both - to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth - requires replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Underside of bonnet corroded/holed

Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 131,539 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rubber mountings perished and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear sill and to rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

underside of bonnet corroded and holed

wipers not working on intermittant wipe

Fail 12 Mar 2025 131,534 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective rubber mountings perished and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear sill and to rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

underside of bonnet corroded and holed

wipers not working on intermittant wipe

Pass 8 Mar 2024 118,870 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 118,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective all - perished/split (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside outer sill corroded/holed at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 109,827 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All exhaust rubbers perished and one missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside outer sill corroded at rear

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 109,662 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective All exhaust rubbers perished and one missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside outer sill corroded at rear

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 99,931 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 99,927 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Three places on two silencers/joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective All - perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 90,511 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All exhaust rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 90,511 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All exhaust rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 83,446 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively water pump belt loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear bumper corner missing

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 83,401 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively water pump belt loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear bumper corner missing

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 77,516 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake discs corroded

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 77,398 miles

foot brake has slight travel

nearside front tyre worn unevenly

Oil leak ()

offside front outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2016 76,522 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 76,522 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 75,256 miles

c/v boot perished o/s

exhaust rubbers about to split

rear springs flattend

Fail 1 Apr 2015 75,256 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

c/v boot perished o/s

exhaust rubbers about to split

rear springs flattend

Pass 25 Mar 2014 74,085 miles

both rear leaf springs flattening

exhaust supports perished

front brake hoses perished x2

only tested n/s/r seat belt

Fail 25 Mar 2014 74,082 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear leaf springs flattening

exhaust supports perished

front brake hoses perished x2

only tested n/s/r seat belt

Pass 27 Mar 2013 73,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front wheel bearing has some play

nearside headlight condensated

Pass 21 Mar 2012 71,451 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY AND FLUID LEAK

OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT HAS SLIGHT WATER INGRESS

REAR SPRINGS FLATTENING

Fail 21 Mar 2012 71,451 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY AND FLUID LEAK

OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT HAS SLIGHT WATER INGRESS

REAR SPRINGS FLATTENING

Pass 17 Mar 2011 70,102 miles

Exhaust down pipe, spring mountings missing spring retaining washers

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 70,082 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 67,828 miles

O/S/R brake slightly binding

Fail 10 Feb 2010 67,828 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 65,326 miles

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

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

alot of movment in seat mountings

Fail 2 Feb 2009 65,326 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

alot of movment in seat mountings

Pass 28 Jan 2008 63,624 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 61,596 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2006 58,961 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 58,961 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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J732 SPR is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J732 SPR, 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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J732 SPR is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 June 1992.

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