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J756 HSB

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

79,804 mi
Last recorded79,804 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ756 HSB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 79,804 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 79,034 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 79,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 78,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill not in area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 78,267 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill not in area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 78,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 77,784 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 77,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rearat clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 76,738 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 76,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 75,299 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 75,299 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure 3 rubber mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 73,703 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch corroded not in a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 72,475 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 71,917 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 71,917 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 70,709 miles

Steering rack damp no leaks

Slight play in nearside front wheel but not excessive

Both front outer cv gaitors are slightly perished

Both nearside front brake pipes are slightly corroded

Coolant level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DOWNPIPE AREA (7.1.2)

Front brake discs are in poor condition

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Signs of vermin under bonnet

Fail 18 Apr 2016 70,704 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported EXHAUST RUBBERS MISSING (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam AIM NOT CHECKED (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front outer cv gaitors are slightly perished

Both nearside front brake pipes are slightly corroded

Coolant level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DOWNPIPE AREA (7.1.2)

Front brake discs are in poor condition

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Signs of vermin under bonnet

Slight play in nearside front wheel but not excessive

Steering rack damp no leaks

Pass 23 Apr 2015 69,911 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 68,041 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 68,041 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 66,709 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bumper loose

Pass 11 Apr 2012 66,043 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

vin plate not permanent fix

Pass 25 Apr 2011 65,064 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 64,566 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 64,565 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 63,363 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 63,362 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 62,150 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 62,150 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 60,697 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 59,183 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J756 HSB is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 J756 HSB, 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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J756 HSB is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 January 1992.

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