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J278 JDL

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,319 mi
Last recorded69,319 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ278 JDL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 69,319 miles

Front Outer CV Boots slightly perished

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides void bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in both side steering rack inner bushes

Fail 13 Apr 2026 69,319 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer CV Boots slightly perished

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides void bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in both side steering rack inner bushes

Pass 1 Apr 2025 68,258 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 67,138 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 66,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

corrosion to nearside front inner wing

offside front inner driveshaft seal leak

Fail 11 Apr 2023 66,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

corrosion to nearside front inner wing

offside front inner driveshaft seal leak

Pass 4 Apr 2022 65,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 64,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Aug 2020 64,539 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2019 64,029 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 64,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 63,589 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Under drivers seat (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Both brake hoses cracking

Nearside Front Both brake hoses cracking

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

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre side wall cracking

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 63,589 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Under drivers seat (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Both brake hoses cracking

Nearside Front Both brake hoses cracking

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

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre side wall cracking

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 62,713 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 62,713 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 61,623 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 56,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2015 56,808 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2014 53,119 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 51,298 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 51,298 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Rear tyres perishing on tread and side walls

Pass 22 May 2012 49,235 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,414 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 46,115 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 46,052 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 44,131 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 44,131 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 43,389 miles

o/s/f inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2008 43,389 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

o/s/f inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2007 41,234 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 39,505 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 39,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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J278 JDL is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J278 JDL, 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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J278 JDL is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 27 February 1992.

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