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J769 TPB

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests38 (21 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate55.3%

Mileage

95,210 mi
Last recorded95,210 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ769 TPB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 17 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 95,210 miles

Nearside Rear Lower outer sill corroded/holed, but not affecting structural rigidity

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

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all 4 fluctuating, NSR borderline (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 95,210 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower outer sill corroded/holed, but not affecting structural rigidity

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

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all 4 fluctuating, NSR borderline (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 92,973 miles

Brake fluid low prior to test

Coolant leak bottom radiator hose jubilee clip corroded away, dripping ()

Nearside Rear Lower outer sill corroded/holed, but not affecting structural rigidity

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 90,800 miles

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both, bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower outer sill corroded/weakening

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when indicating (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Slight freeplay at steering wheel

Fail 13 Sep 2023 90,800 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both, bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower outer sill corroded/weakening

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when indicating (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Slight freeplay at steering wheel

Pass 10 Oct 2022 90,359 miles

Both outer CV boots perishing/cracking

Exhaust rubbers heavily perished

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Slight freeplay at steering wheel

Fail 30 Sep 2022 90,359 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and mishapen, and cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer CV boots perishing/cracking

Exhaust rubbers heavily perished

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Slight freeplay at steering wheel

Pass 27 Sep 2021 88,800 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 88,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 88,045 miles

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))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 88,045 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (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 front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 83,798 miles

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

Front rubber boot dust covers deteriorated

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 83,798 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front rubber boot dust covers deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 82,175 miles

Nearside Front TYRE SLIGHTLY MISHAPED

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 82,175 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front TYRE SLIGHTLY MISHAPED

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 81,039 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 81,038 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 79,795 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 79,795 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam WHEN DIPPED BEAM ON (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

BOTH FRONT OUTER C V BOOTS DETERIORATED

EXHAUST RUBBERS VERY BADLY CRACKED

Nearside Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement GEARBOX MOUNTING (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 78,324 miles

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

EXHAUST RUBBERS CRACKING

NEARSIDE LOWER REAR GEARBOX MOUNTING DETERIORATED

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON UNEVENLY ON INNER

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 77,094 miles

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

FRONT OUTER CVBOOTS PERISHED

LOWER GEARBOX MOUNTING RUBBER DETIORATING

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

REAR LEAF SPRINGS GETTING TIRED

UNABLE TO CHECK FUEL CAP NO KEY

Fail 15 Apr 2014 77,094 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

FRONT OUTER CVBOOTS PERISHED

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

LOWER GEARBOX MOUNTING RUBBER DETIORATING

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

REAR LEAF SPRINGS GETTING TIRED

UNABLE TO CHECK FUEL CAP NO KEY

Pass 8 Apr 2013 76,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

all exhaust mounts perishing

cv boots perishing

exhaust mount missing but exhaust still supported

o/s ext mirror damaged

some wear in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 3 Apr 2013 76,111 miles

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

all exhaust mounts perishing

cv boots perishing

exhaust mount missing but exhaust still supported

o/s ext mirror damaged

some wear in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Apr 2012 75,318 miles

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

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

Oil leak

cv boots perishing

exhaust mounts perishing

front brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s ext mirror slightly damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2012 75,318 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

cv boots perishing

exhaust mounts perishing

front brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s ext mirror slightly damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2011 73,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s Obligitory Mirror Damaged

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

Oil leak

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

Spare Wheel Insecure

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Apr 2011 73,948 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s Obligitory Mirror Damaged

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

Oil leak

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

Spare Wheel Insecure

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Apr 2010 72,725 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 72,725 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 72,725 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 72,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 71,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

both front inner wings/chassis area rusty

Fail 2 Apr 2009 71,406 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

both front inner wings/chassis area rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2008 70,838 miles

corrosion on n/s and o/s front chassis in suspension mounting area-not holed

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

o/s and n/s outer c.v boots starting to deteriorate

rear shock absorber lower bushes starting to deteriorate

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

some corrosion on o/s/f brake pipes

some imbalance in rear brake performance

some play in o/s/f wheel bearing

some wear in o/s steering rack end

Fail 1 Apr 2008 70,838 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre near to limit of wear

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all exhaust mounts very poor condition

corrosion on n/s and o/s front chassis in suspension mounting area-not holed

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

o/s and n/s outer c.v boots starting to deteriorate

o/s/f tyre valve starting to deteriorate

rear shock absorber lower bushes starting to deteriorate

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

some corrosion on o/s/f brake pipes

some imbalance in rear brake performance

some play in o/s/f wheel bearing

some wear in o/s steering rack end

Pass 4 Apr 2007 69,717 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 67,415 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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J769 TPB is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.3%.

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 J769 TPB, 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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J769 TPB is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 April 1992.

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