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B27 ERT

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

130,326 mi
Last recorded130,326 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB27 ERT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 130,326 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg near brake lines outer and inner near monuting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 130,306 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced previous repair coming apart (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg near brake lines outer and inner near monuting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 128,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg in several points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 128,410 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre over 14years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg in several points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 126,033 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 124,191 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 121,199 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 119,242 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 117,561 miles

slight corrosion in places,but nothing excessive

Fail 24 Aug 2019 117,561 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))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both have 3d effect (0.1 (d))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

slight corrosion in places,but nothing excessive

Pass 31 Aug 2018 116,845 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 116,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 116,582 miles

outer c/v boots starting to crack

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Aug 2016 115,878 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust rubbers cracking

n/s/r inner sill corroding

rear brake hose cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2015 115,612 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot perishing

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil residue on engine and gearbox

Fail 1 Sep 2015 115,612 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot perishing

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil residue on engine and gearbox

Pass 1 Sep 2014 114,766 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

play in rear wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 1 Sep 2014 114,766 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

play in rear wheel bearings

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 Sep 2013 113,624 miles

corrosion to various brake pipes.

exhaust front box split and leaking.

items removed from rear view mirror.

o/s outer cv gaiter cracked.

o/s/r handbrake cable in poor condition.

play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

roughness to steering rack.

signs of leak around radiator.

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

various oil leaks.

various suspension bushes perished and cracked.

Fail 5 Sep 2013 113,621 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

corrosion to various brake pipes.

exhaust front box split and leaking.

items removed from rear view mirror.

o/s outer cv gaiter cracked.

o/s/r handbrake cable in poor condition.

play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

roughness to steering rack.

signs of leak around radiator.

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

various oil leaks.

various suspension bushes perished and cracked.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 112,908 miles

exhaust system corroded previously welded

front brakr discs corroded

o/s outer c.v boot cracking

play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play to o/s/f track rod end & o/s/f wheel bearing

spare tyre worn on outer edge

surface corrosion to various brake pipes

various oil leaks

Fail 30 Mar 2012 112,908 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system corroded previously welded

front brakr discs corroded

o/s outer c.v boot cracking

play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play to o/s/f track rod end & o/s/f wheel bearing

spare tyre worn on outer edge

surface corrosion to various brake pipes

various oil leaks

Pass 17 Aug 2010 107,882 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 107,844 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 100,935 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 97,318 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 97,318 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 96,966 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 96,966 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 94,407 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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B27 ERT is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 B27 ERT, 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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B27 ERT is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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