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J850 RRU

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,275 mi
Last recorded71,275 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ850 RRU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 71,275 miles

0/s/f top side light not working

dual passenger seat fitted on home made sub frame

Fail 1 Jul 2025 71,275 miles

0/s/f top side light not working

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

dual passenger seat fitted on home made sub frame

Fail 27 Jun 2025 71,230 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 71,162 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (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))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 68,877 miles

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

Offside Front Upper marker lamp inoperative

Fail 26 Jun 2024 68,860 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle hose to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both headlamps (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both headlamps (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper marker lamp inoperative

Pass 28 Apr 2023 65,002 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 64,985 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam n/s o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 64,600 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 64,600 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 May 2021
Pass 16 May 2020 68,014 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 54,679 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 54,679 miles

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

4 exhaust mounts perishing

Slight dampness around o/s/r brake back plate

Pass 29 Sep 2017 53,720 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 53,720 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded One o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

All exhaust mounts deteriorating

Pass 9 Jul 2016 53,210 miles

Both front brake readings juddering slightly

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 52,952 miles

Corrosion underneath windscreen

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside front track rod end dust cover heavily perished

Offside front brake hoses perished

Signs of/previous brake fluid leak to offside rear

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 21 Jul 2015 52,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Corrosion underneath windscreen

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside front track rod end dust cover heavily perished

Offside front brake hoses perished

Signs of/previous brake fluid leak to offside rear

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Feb 2015 52,790 miles

Corrosion around windscreen area

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside front upper brake hose perished

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2014 52,223 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 52,207 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 51,138 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 50,756 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 50,355 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 50,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 49,985 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 49,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 49,341 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 2 Feb 2009 49,341 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2008 48,790 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 47,695 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 46,300 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 46,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 46,169 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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J850 RRU is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J850 RRU, 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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J850 RRU is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 February 1992.

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