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J277 ERB

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,638 mi
Last recorded63,638 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ277 ERB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 63,638 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 63,638 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure x4 (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 63,377 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 May 2024 62,668 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 May 2023 61,570 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 May 2022 61,215 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 May 2022 61,215 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 May 2021 60,672 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

exhaust end piece missing

Pass 11 May 2020 59,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust end piece missing

Pass 14 May 2019 59,698 miles

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

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

exhaust end piece missing

Fail 8 May 2019 59,692 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

brake fluid level close to minimum mark

exhaust end piece missing

Pass 3 May 2018 59,294 miles

Clutch clearance poor

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2017 59,040 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central exhaust rubber mounts missing

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

increase in front brake effort uneven,n/s low

Pass 4 May 2016 58,030 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

end of exhaust tail pipe missing

two exhaust mounting rubbers missing

Pass 5 May 2015 57,131 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear high level marker lamps not working

increase in front brake effort slightly uneven,n/s low

Pass 7 May 2014 55,924 miles

front brake effort increase slightly uneven ,n/s low

o/s/r high level marker light not working

Fail 7 May 2014 55,924 miles

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

front brake effort increase slightly uneven ,n/s low

o/s/r high level marker light not working

Pass 7 May 2013 53,779 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 52,961 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 52,961 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,194 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 48,893 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 47,566 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 47,542 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 47,538 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 45,840 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 45,248 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 45,248 miles

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

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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J277 ERB is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J277 ERB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J277 ERB registered?

J277 ERB is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 May 1992.

Is J277 ERB safe to buy?

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