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J427 DTV

1992 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

68,305 mi
Last recorded68,305 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ427 DTV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 68,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Underside generally corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2023 67,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside showing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area corroded and showing a previous welded repair and undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area corroded and undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside inner and outer complete sill corroded and showing under seal applied

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area corroded and showing a previous welded repair and undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area corroded and undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside inner and outer complete sill corroded and showing under seal applied

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area lower dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all exhaust mounting rubbers heavily deteriorated advise attention needed

underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion and underseal

Pass 6 May 2022 66,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area corroded and showing previous welded repairs and covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside complete inner and outer sills showing corrosion and previous welded repairs and also undersealed

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area corroded and showing previous welded repairs and covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside complete inner and outer sills showing corrosion and previous welded repairs and also undersealed

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area lower slight dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated advise attention

steering rack contains play in nearside and offside inner ball joints

underside of vehicle showing age related corrosion to body and all brake/suspension items

Fail 6 May 2022 66,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area corroded and showing previous welded repairs and covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside complete inner and outer sills showing corrosion and previous welded repairs and also undersealed

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area corroded and showing previous welded repairs and covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside complete inner and outer sills showing corrosion and previous welded repairs and also undersealed

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area lower slight dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated advise attention

steering rack contains play in nearside and offside inner ball joints

underside of vehicle showing age related corrosion to body and all brake/suspension items

Pass 19 Mar 2021 65,271 miles

Front nearside and offside front brake discs showing surface corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise attention (showing wear marks) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/box section showing a previous welded repair and undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner centre sill area showing a previous welded repair and undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside inner steering arm ball joint contains slight play

exhaust system corroded and mounting rubbers deteriorated

nearside and offside inner and outer sills showing corrosion and heavily undersealed

underside of vehicle showing age related corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2021 65,271 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front nearside and offside front brake discs showing surface corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise attention (showing wear marks) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/box section showing a previous welded repair and undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner centre sill area showing a previous welded repair and undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside inner steering arm ball joint contains slight play

exhaust system corroded and mounting rubbers deteriorated

nearside and offside inner and outer sills showing corrosion and heavily undersealed

underside of vehicle showing age related corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2020 64,750 miles

Hand Brake Travel Excessive

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Outer sil corroded

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

Rear Leaf Spring's weak / both sides

Fail 10 Mar 2020 64,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Hand Brake Travel Excessive

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 64,325 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 63,280 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 62,436 miles

free play detected at steering wheel is close to limit

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside front and both rear tyres perished

offside front window regulator defective

oil seepage

rear brake hose ferules corroded

slight binding at nearside rear wheel

steering colum uj just below base of dashboard is worn

suspect body filler used in various body repairs

Fail 21 Jul 2016 62,418 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear spring front mounting (2.4.A.3)

free play detected at steering wheel is close to limit

imbalance between front brakes

imbalance between rear brakes

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside front and both rear tyres perished

offside front window regulator defective

oil seepage

rear brake hose ferules corroded

slight binding at nearside rear wheel

steering colum uj just below base of dashboard is worn

suspect body filler used in various body repairs

Pass 1 Aug 2015 62,329 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside front and nearside rear tyres perished

oil seepage

slight binding at nearside rear brake

unable to open side or rear loading doors

various underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2015 62,303 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

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

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

flucuation at front brakes,offside worse - advise investigation

front brake discs in poor condition

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside front and nearside rear tyres perished

oil seepage

slight binding at nearside rear brake

unable to open side or rear loading doors

various underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2014 57,695 miles

both rear brake pipes rusty

both rear wheel arches rusty

inner sill rusty and holed but not with in 30cm of suspension mount

inner sills rusty

Fail 10 Jul 2014 57,679 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

inner and outer sills rusty

inner sills holed not with 30 cm

rear brake pipes rusty

rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2013 55,266 miles

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

front lower arm ball joint rubbers in poor condition

front wheel arches rusty

inner and outer sills rusty

near side front c.v boot parishing

Pass 26 Jul 2012 52,391 miles

bandge on rear exhaust pipe

exhaust rusty

front coil springs rusty

front discs very rusty

inner sills rusty

near side front c.v boot cracking

near side rear outer sill rusty and holed

off side front outer sill rusty and holed

rear wheel arches rusty

van been welded in past

Fail 21 Jul 2012 52,391 miles

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

bandge on rear exhaust pipe

exhaust rusty

front coil springs rusty

front discs very rusty

inner sills rusty

near side front c.v boot cracking

near side rear outer sill rusty and holed

off side front outer sill rusty and holed

rear wheel arches rusty

van been welded in past

Pass 28 Jul 2011 51,722 miles

EXHAUST RUBBERS POOR

FRONT DISCS POOR

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 51,717 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EXHAUST RUBBERS POOR

FRONT DISCS POOR

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 48,528 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 48,528 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 46,905 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 46,905 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 46,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 46,728 miles

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 44,104 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 41,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 41,532 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 38,501 miles

fuel pipes corroded

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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J427 DTV is a 1992 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 J427 DTV, 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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J427 DTV is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 March 1992.

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