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J884 MKD

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

135,278 mi
Last recorded135,278 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ884 MKD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 135,278 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 134,005 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 134,005 miles

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

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

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 12 Apr 2022 133,711 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 133,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 7 Apr 2021 132,950 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 132,950 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 131,456 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 130,244 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 130,118 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 130,118 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 129,938 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 129,938 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 129,046 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 128,421 miles

corrosion o/s outer sill not in a prescribed area

Pass 6 Feb 2014 127,598 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 127,592 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 126,796 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 12,489 miles

front brake flexi hose ferrules corroded to limit.

rear brakes imbalanced.

rear spring hanger bushes worn.

Fail 1 Feb 2012 12,489 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake flexi hose ferrules corroded to limit.

rear brakes imbalanced.

rear spring hanger bushes worn.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 122,370 miles

exhaust system in poor condition.

fuel injector blowing.

Fail 19 Jan 2011 122,336 miles

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition.

fuel injector blowing.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 120,456 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 120,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 119,645 miles

all metal brake pipes corroding

ball joint boots split

n/s/f inner wing corroding

Fail 5 Feb 2008 119,645 miles

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

all metal brake pipes corroding

ball joint boots split

n/s/f inner wing corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2007 107,340 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 107,012 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front tie rod arm bushes perished,n/s/f inner wing corroding,n/s and o/s lower ball joint boots split,o/s/f brake pipe corroding

Pass 10 Feb 2006 100,705 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

corrosion n/s/f inner arch area

Fail 10 Feb 2006 100,705 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

corrosion n/s/f inner arch area

Pass 10 Feb 2006 100,705 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

corrosion n/s/f inner arch area

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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J884 MKD is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel 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 J884 MKD, 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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J884 MKD is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 April 1992.

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