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J76 FES

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

63,350 mi
Last recorded63,350 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ76 FES
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 63,350 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 62,508 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 62,505 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch to inner sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 60,985 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 60,982 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury WINGS (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 59,603 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 59,602 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 58,408 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 58,354 miles

Both front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers missing /slightly perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded and soft but not holed

Offside front scuttle panel holed and corroded bonnet still secure

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

oil just above the minimum

Fail 30 Nov 2020 58,343 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Both front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers missing /slightly perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded and soft but not holed

Offside front scuttle panel holed and corroded bonnet still secure

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

oil just above the minimum

Pass 29 May 2019 55,528 miles

all exhaust rubber mountings perished

Fail 24 May 2019 55,523 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all exhaust rubber mountings perished

Pass 31 May 2018 51,745 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 51,734 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensing valve to brake flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

parking brake may benefit from attention

Pass 8 May 2017 48,816 miles

All exhaust mountings perished

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 May 2017 48,814 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

All exhaust mountings perished

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2016 47,484 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 46,383 miles

exhaust mounting rubbers perished and o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 May 2014 46,375 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 46,375 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 46,266 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rubber mountings

Fail 27 Mar 2013 46,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rubber mountings

Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,120 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 45,120 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 44,834 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

exhaust mounting rubber cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2011 44,834 miles

exhaust mounting rubber cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,999 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 41,243 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 38,868 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 38,868 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 37,251 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 37,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 35,752 miles

off side and near side front brake discs slightly scored

slight movement in near side and off side wheel bearings

slight movement in off side front track rod end and off side front wheel bearing

Fail 8 Jun 2006 35,752 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

off side and near side front brake discs slightly scored

slight movement in near side and off side wheel bearings

slight movement in off side front track rod end and off side front wheel bearing

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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J76 FES is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J76 FES, 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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J76 FES is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 April 1992.

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