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J27 HHU

1992 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,645 mi
Last recorded141,645 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 HHU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 141,645 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced @ inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced @ front jacking area out with prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced @ inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced @ front jacking area out with prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 141,645 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced @ inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced @ front jacking area out with prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced @ inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced @ front jacking area out with prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 141,620 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anchor bracket mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear shackle bracket mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear shackle bracket mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive @ engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced @ front jacking area out with prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced @ front jacking area out with prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 139,258 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 139,255 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Panel at front of rear spring front mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch at front. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

O/S front step holed.

Pass 10 Jan 2023 134,202 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 134,195 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to load sensor burst on test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2021 130,137 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 125,175 miles

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

brake pipe at n/s/f flexi hose has corrosion

slight exhaust leak

Pass 6 Jun 2019 122,531 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

little reserve travel hand brake

surface corrosion rear spring supports

Pass 27 Jun 2016 122,183 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2015 120,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 120,418 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 65,714 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all exhaust rubber perrished

Fail 20 Jun 2014 65,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all exhaust rubber perrished

Pass 27 Sep 2013 65,606 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 65,606 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 65,078 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 65,078 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 63,276 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 60,437 miles

front brake disc inner faces worn but not dangerous

Fail 15 Oct 2010 60,437 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake disc inner faces worn but not dangerous

Pass 27 Jan 2010 60,028 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 60,027 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2009 59,514 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 58,612 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 56,660 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 55,339 miles

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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J27 HHU is a 1992 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J27 HHU, 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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J27 HHU is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 April 1992.

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