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J728 HMD

1992 Talbot Express

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,413 mi
Last recorded87,413 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ728 HMD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 87,413 miles

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nearside Front inner sill slightly damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror housing damaged

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Rear O/S/R and N/S/R - Leaf springs are worn

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 87,413 miles

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened worn (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill slightly damaged

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 87,413 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened worn (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill slightly damaged

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2024 87,413 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F + O/S/R + N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear O/S/R and N/S/R - Leaf springs are worn

Fail 30 May 2024 87,413 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F + O/S/R + N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear O/S/R and N/S/R - Leaf springs are worn

Pass 26 Apr 2023 87,413 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear O/S/R and N/S/R - Leaf springs are worn

Fail 25 Apr 2023 87,413 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear O/S/R and N/S/R - Leaf springs are worn

Pass 2 Sep 2021 86,963 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 86,682 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 86,610 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 86,398 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 85,664 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 85,003 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 85,003 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, through clamp, chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill - wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OSR Xmember - spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 83,728 miles

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

bolt missing from gear selector mounting

Fail 7 Jul 2015 83,728 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bolt missing from gear selector mounting

intermitant fault engine turns off when lights operated dangerous

Pass 27 Jun 2014 81,276 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 81,276 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 80,874 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 80,874 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 80,841 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 80,835 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 78,497 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 78,496 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 76,519 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 76,519 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J728 HMD is a 1992 Talbot Express in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J728 HMD, 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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J728 HMD is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 February 1992.

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