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J799 SPR

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

88,676 mi
Last recorded88,676 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ799 SPR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2026 88,676 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front sill corroded

Offside Front sill corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2026 88,669 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested rear brakes blinding (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 88,645 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 88,612 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 88,591 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 88,392 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 86,513 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 86,512 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 86,085 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working centre front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear eye bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

power steering belt needs adjustment

Pass 29 Jan 2020 84,804 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 84,804 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 83,717 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 83,717 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 75,414 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 74,755 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 74,755 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 73,840 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 73,840 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 72,883 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 70,498 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 70,498 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 64,775 miles

play in offside steering arm, suspect play in rack

Fail 13 Dec 2013 64,766 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Requires 2 exhaust rubbers

coolant resevoir cap missing

play in offside steering arm, suspect play in rack

Pass 30 Aug 2013 64,716 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 64,469 miles

advise battery insucure

advise on corrosion on o/s/f inner wing.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 64,319 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 64,155 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 11 Aug 2010 64,155 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 63,812 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 63,472 miles

3 exhaust rubbers perished

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 62,397 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 62,335 miles

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 61,254 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 61,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear 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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J799 SPR is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 J799 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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J799 SPR is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 July 1992.

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