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J879 KDL

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

60,875 mi
Last recorded60,875 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ879 KDL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 60,875 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 60,072 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 59,886 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 58,790 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 58,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached o/s outer gaiter split (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2021 58,454 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly efficiency low (1.3.1 (c))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 58,402 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged by mounting clip in front of axial (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both o/s/f steel pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly efficiency low (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 55,511 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 55,461 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 53,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe to center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicle battery secured with cable ties

Fail 29 Jan 2019 52,960 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe to center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 51,548 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 51,540 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 50,325 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 50,254 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,310 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 48,640 miles

both front tyres have bad cracking in the side walls

Fail 21 Aug 2014 48,617 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres have bad cracking in the side walls

Pass 30 Jun 2011 48,582 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 48,270 miles

Both wipers streaking/smearing screen.

Nearside headlight condensated.

Offside front lower flexi brake hose starting to crack.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 48,242 miles

sidewall deteriation at n/s/f and o/s/r tyres

Fail 9 Jun 2009 48,242 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

sidewall deteriation at n/s/f and o/s/r tyres

Pass 18 Jun 2008 49,727 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 49,727 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 47,078 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 39,979 miles

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

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 29 Jul 2005 38,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2005 38,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J879 KDL is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 J879 KDL, 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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J879 KDL is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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