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J428 CTV

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

76,318 mi
Last recorded76,318 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ428 CTV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 76,318 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back and front brake pipes minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 76,128 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 75,858 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 75,545 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 75,036 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 74,683 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 74,238 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 70,765 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 70,743 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 70,739 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 70,736 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rubber missing (7.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 70,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NSF tyre wall cracked

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 69,771 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 68,855 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 68,854 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 65,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust system corroded

near side front tyre slightly cracking on the sidewall

Fail 20 Mar 2012 65,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust system corroded

near side front tyre slightly cracking on the sidewall

Pass 31 Mar 2011 64,478 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 62,096 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 59,564 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 56,551 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 52,603 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 48,169 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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J428 CTV is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J428 CTV, 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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What year was J428 CTV registered?

J428 CTV is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 January 1992.

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