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J279 PTA

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

86,239 mi
Last recorded86,239 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ279 PTA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 86,239 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2024 85,739 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both flitches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2024 85,739 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both flitches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2023 82,981 miles

Nearside Front and offside front inner flitch corrosion

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under bonnet wiring by battery untidy

Fail 6 Jul 2023 82,981 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front and offside front inner flitch corrosion

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under bonnet wiring by battery untidy

Pass 23 Jun 2022 79,696 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 79,696 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 78,996 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 78,986 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 77,706 miles

SMALL DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE OF WINDSCREEN

Fail 1 May 2019 77,696 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

SMALL DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE OF WINDSCREEN

Pass 29 Jun 2017 77,160 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 76,970 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 76,970 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 75,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 75,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2014 71,093 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 71,093 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 69,772 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 69,772 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 68,469 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 68,469 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 31 May 2011 67,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 67,330 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 61,787 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 61,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 58,782 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 53,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 53,336 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 53,098 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 52,775 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2005 51,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J279 PTA is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 J279 PTA, 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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J279 PTA is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 June 1992.

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