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K206 JMV

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,597 mi
Last recorded56,597 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK206 JMV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 56,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 56,083 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 54,455 miles

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear shackle bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 54,455 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear shackle bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 53,339 miles

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

exhaust rubber mounts perished

rear brake hose perished

Pass 6 Jul 2022 52,531 miles

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

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

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Aug 2021 51,586 miles

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

aux drive belts perished

washer jet body leaking water when sprayed

Pass 18 Aug 2020 51,002 miles

both rear tyre outer walls perished

Fail 17 Aug 2020 51,002 miles

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

both rear tyre outer walls perished

exhaust rubbers perished

osr brake slight bind

Pass 1 May 2019 50,521 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nsf outer cv boot perished but still preventing the ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr tyre outer side wall perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear brake hose perished but not excessively. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 50,233 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 49,518 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 47,509 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

Slight binding to offside rear brake

Pass 26 May 2015 42,414 miles

Exhaust rubbers splitting

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight binding to offside rear brake

Pass 24 Jun 2014 40,339 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 40,336 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 39,012 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 37,361 miles

O/S/R Brake slightly binding

Fail 29 May 2012 37,361 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Both rear tyres heavily perished on sidewalls

O/S/R Brake slightly binding

Fail 23 Jun 2011 36,558 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 36,558 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 36,320 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2010 36,320 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 35,987 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 34,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

centre exhaust mounts deteriorated

slight wear in nearside front seat frame

vehicle heavily greased on underside

Fail 14 Jun 2008 34,286 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

centre exhaust mounts deteriorated

slight wear in nearside front seat frame

vehicle heavily greased on underside

Pass 14 Jun 2007 32,323 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 29,891 miles

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

corrosion starting on offside front inner sill

front seat runners worn

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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K206 JMV 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 75%.

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 K206 JMV, 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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K206 JMV is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 November 1992.

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