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J27 KTP

1992 Talbot Express

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

110,370 mi
Last recorded110,370 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 KTP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 110,370 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 110,638 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle overheating (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. left hand drive head light fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced and lens broken (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 109,758 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 21 May 2024 109,755 miles

Direction indicator not working all indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Position lamp not working all position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 May 2023 109,412 miles

chassis corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2023 109,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

chassis corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2022 107,957 miles

Underside Slightly Corroded In Places But Not Seriously Weaken

Pass 26 Feb 2021 105,379 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play pair (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 104,431 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 104,143 miles

brake pipes rusty

chassis rusty

exhaust rusty

front jacking points very rusty

oil leaks

slight play osf wheel bearing

suspension rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2019 104,143 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

brake pipes rusty

chassis rusty

exhaust rusty

front jacking points very rusty

oil leaks

slight play osf wheel bearing

suspension rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2018 103,017 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 102,678 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 101,209 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 101,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 100,374 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 100,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 100,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 100,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 99,145 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 98,999 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 98,292 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 97,878 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 96,582 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 95,781 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 92,357 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 KTP is a 1992 Talbot Express in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 J27 KTP, 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 KTP is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 May 1992.

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