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J861 GLG

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

41,784 mi
Last recorded41,784 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ861 GLG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 41,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn, pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Lightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play. ()

Nearside Front Outer Cv-boot slightly deteriorated.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Lightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension rod prescribed area corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 41,727 miles

Central Lower Fuel tank leaking Fuel tank is porous. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn, pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Lightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play. ()

Nearside Front Outer Cv-boot slightly deteriorated.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Lightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension rod prescribed area corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 39,857 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 37,801 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2023 37,801 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 36,827 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 36,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 36,762 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2019 36,031 miles

exaust tail pipe slightly corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2019 36,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 35,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 35,805 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Gearbox mounting worn

Pass 16 Mar 2017 35,217 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 34,533 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak form engine

oil leak from gearbox

play in lower gearbox mount

Fail 23 Mar 2016 34,516 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak form engine

oil leak from gearbox

play in lower gearbox mount

Pass 27 Mar 2015 34,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,866 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 32,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 32,348 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 32,348 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 31,859 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 31,850 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,201 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,703 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 28,700 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 27,636 miles

nearside front tyre wall has slight deterioration

oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2006 27,616 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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J861 GLG is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 J861 GLG, 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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J861 GLG is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 April 1992.

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