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J287 TEC

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,068 mi
Last recorded66,068 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ287 TEC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 66,068 miles

Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST RUBBERS PERISHED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 65,765 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 65,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 64,337 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 63,619 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 62,504 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 60,945 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 83,030 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 80,166 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 78,276 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 77,863 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 77,863 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 16 Jul 2015 77,863 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 77,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 77,863 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 76,556 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 76,556 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 76,082 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s front tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 13 Apr 2011 76,042 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 73,482 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system poor and corroded

washers poor

Pass 1 Jul 2008 71,672 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

battery insercure

certain marker lights out on body none obligitary lamps

off side rear light lens slight damage

Pass 12 Jul 2007 65,845 miles

battery insecure

front brakes slight judder

handbrake warning light staying on

rear drop link lower bushes worn

Fail 3 Jul 2007 65,833 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 63,670 miles

non of the advisory given on 20/07/2006 test no 720051006214 has been rectified

Fail 20 Jul 2006 63,670 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres are wearing on inner edges

temporary repair to exhaust

Pass 24 May 2005 60,482 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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J287 TEC is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J287 TEC, 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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J287 TEC is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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