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J849 HCP

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

71,492 mi
Last recorded71,492 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

RegistrationJ849 HCP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 71,492 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 9,016 miles

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

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

exhaust tailpipe missing , exhaust hangers missing but exhaust secure

Fail 1 Sep 2025 71,419 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel leak injector 4 area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust tailpipe missing , exhaust hangers missing but exhaust secure

Pass 8 Aug 2024 71,385 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

plastic tie wraps holding exhaust up , secure at time of test

Pass 8 Aug 2023 70,579 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear mounts, cable ties used instead of rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps switch faulty (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 70,579 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tailpipe after silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear mounts, cable ties used instead of rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps switch faulty (4.1.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Feb 2022 70,517 miles

some parts of structure corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2022 70,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 70,418 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 70,325 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 70,325 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp switch faulty

Pass 17 May 2018 69,724 miles

Exhaust rubber mounts deterioated

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 291,413 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 69,563 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2016 68,549 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 68,545 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 67,219 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 66,692 miles

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

Tyre side walls cracking.

Fail 11 Sep 2013 66,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Tyre side walls cracking.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 66,674 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s registration lamp corroded and lens cracked

n/s/r parking brake has a slightly lower reading will need adjustment or attention

Fail 22 Mar 2011 66,674 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s registration lamp corroded and lens cracked

n/s/r parking brake has a slightly lower reading will need adjustment or attention

Pass 28 Jan 2010 90,879 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 60,563 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 60,563 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust mountings deteriorated

rear crossmember cracked around tow bar mounting point

Pass 16 Apr 2008 59,334 miles

rear crossmember cracked around tow bar mounting point

Fail 9 Apr 2008 59,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear crossmember cracked around tow bar mounting point

Pass 16 Mar 2007 57,483 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 55,148 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 55,097 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J849 HCP is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 J849 HCP, 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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J849 HCP is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 April 1992.

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