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J857 FCL

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,808 mi
Last recorded44,808 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ857 FCL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 44,808 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 43,992 miles

Offside Inner panel non structural corroded and holed

Fail 1 Jul 2025 43,992 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner panel non structural corroded and holed

Pass 1 Jul 2024 43,306 miles

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

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

corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2023 42,539 miles

Exhaust slight blow on front joint

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Slight chassis corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2022 41,551 miles

Exhaust rubbers split

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

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly ok in rollers

Slight chassis corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2022 41,545 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust rubbers split

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

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly ok in rollers

Slight chassis corrosion

when brake depressed fog light tell tale lights up

Pass 4 Jul 2021 40,988 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 40,875 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 40,871 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 39,515 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 38,604 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 37,343 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 36,102 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 34,509 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 33,075 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 32,267 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 31,018 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 31,018 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 30,837 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 29,426 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 28,656 miles

front brake pipesw starting to corrode

Fail 11 Aug 2008 28,656 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

front brake pipesw starting to corrode

Pass 8 Aug 2007 28,531 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 28,462 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly 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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J857 FCL is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J857 FCL, 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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What year was J857 FCL registered?

J857 FCL is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 May 1992.

Is J857 FCL safe to buy?

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