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J540 KEJ

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

76,248 mi
Last recorded76,248 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ540 KEJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 76,248 miles

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

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

UNDERCARRAGE CORRODED

Pass 8 Aug 2024 75,161 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 74,831 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 73,869 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 11 Jul 2022 73,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 Nov 2020 71,748 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 71,723 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded dorstep outer sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 70,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

horn requires attention soon

Fail 29 Apr 2019 70,516 miles

Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt missing both rear / rear attachment bracket bolts missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

horn requires attention soon

Pass 21 Apr 2018 70,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

front slam panel corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2018 70,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch in several places (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both doorstep under sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear under sills (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

front slam panel corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2017 67,318 miles

both front inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2017 67,318 miles

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

both front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 67,054 miles

both front inner wings corroded and holed

Fail 11 Aug 2016 67,054 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front inner wings corroded and holed

Pass 12 Aug 2015 67,050 miles

corrosion front

corrosion rear pannel

exhaust rubbers

o/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 10 Aug 2015 67,050 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

corrosion front

corrosion rear pannel

exhaust rubbers

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 1 Aug 2014 67,047 miles

all tyres wall condition advise change

corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2014 67,047 miles

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

all tyres wall condition advise change

corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2013 66,771 miles

both front tyres 1,6mm

both rear tyres wall condition

corrosion rear pannel

Fail 19 Apr 2013 66,771 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres 1,6mm

both rear tyres wall condition

corrosion rear pannel

Pass 18 Apr 2012 64,745 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 64,745 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,485 miles

n/s f+r tyres wall condition

o/s brake pipe

Fail 22 Mar 2011 63,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

n/s f+r tyres wall condition

o/s brake pipe

Pass 15 Apr 2010 63,009 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 63,002 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

near side front and near side rear tyre slight cuts and perished side walls .

Pass 9 Apr 2009 61,099 miles

CORROSION ON N/S/F AND O/S/F BODY PUT NOT WITH IN 30CM OFF ANY PRESCRIBED AREA

N/S/R OUTER TYRE WALL CRACKING

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 61,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

CORROSION ON N/S/F AND O/S/F BODY PUT NOT WITH IN 30CM OFF ANY PRESCRIBED AREA

N/S/R OUTER TYRE WALL CRACKING

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 59,816 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 55,510 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 55,510 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 50,798 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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J540 KEJ is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 J540 KEJ, 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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J540 KEJ is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 March 1992.

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