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J886 MKD

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

68,299 mi
Last recorded68,299 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ886 MKD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 68,299 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 68,266 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper marker light lense missing

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper marker light not working

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

o/s and n/s rear upper marker lights not working

Pass 31 Mar 2022 68,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material out of master cylinder x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

under side has some corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2021 65,920 miles

Nearside Front surface corrosion in wheel arch

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear side light lens damage

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch near to engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front surface corrosion in wheel arch

Fail 17 Mar 2021 65,920 miles

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

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut remould (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute hazard warning lights (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front surface corrosion in wheel arch

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear side light lens damage

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch near to engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front surface corrosion in wheel arch

excess brake pedal travel

Pass 5 Apr 2019 63,994 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 63,769 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f track rod end has slight play

o/s/f inside arch area corroding

o/s/f slight play @ inner steering rack joint

Pass 5 Apr 2016 63,296 miles

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Fail 4 Apr 2016 63,296 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working both side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty not working (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working main + dipped beam (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp(s) not working no tail lights / number plate lights / fog lights (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2015 62,170 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 61,642 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 61,112 miles

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

second hand clocks fitted original mileage is 92313

Fail 12 Apr 2013 92,313 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 91,924 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 91,924 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 91,121 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 90,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise slight damage to offside mirror

advise slight wear both wiper blades

advise slight wear steering rack

Pass 7 Apr 2009 89,648 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

slight wear steering rack

Fail 7 Apr 2009 89,648 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

slight wear steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2008 88,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

several exhaust mountings split

Pass 17 Apr 2007 87,409 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cracking on the outside wall.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 85,936 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 85,936 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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J886 MKD is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 J886 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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J886 MKD is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 May 1992.

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