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J889 MKD

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

62,559 mi
Last recorded62,559 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ889 MKD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 62,559 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 May 2026 62,558 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 62,084 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 62,083 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 61,973 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 61,964 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam NSF/OSF (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks ignition (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2023 61,176 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2023 61,175 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NSF / OSF no kick up (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF / OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF / OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 59,721 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 55,359 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 55,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 55,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 185/14c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/14/c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/14c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear both tyres showing stepping to tread cracking 185/14c

Pass 24 May 2018 52,307 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 50,593 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 50,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 49,394 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 49,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' SOLD ON SCREEN (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SUSPECT MANIFOLD AREA (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust rubber missing

Pass 7 Apr 2016 49,289 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 49,289 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold? (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 47,838 miles

EXHAUST HAS ONE RUBBER SPLIT BUT REMAINS ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

O/S/F STEP HAS LIGHT CORROSION

Fail 3 Mar 2015 47,838 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 47,266 miles

185/14 X 4

NSF HL CONDENSATION-PODOT

NSR S/HANGER S/CORR-PODOT

OS H/LAMP S/INSECURE-PODOT

OSF INNER STEP SILL CORRODED-OS 30 CM-PODOT

R-TAX EXPIRED=31/10/13

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 13 Feb 2013 47,132 miles

1855/14 X 4

NSF HL CONDESATION INSIDE

OSF HL CLIP LOOSE/BROKEN-PODOT

R-TAX EXPIRES-30/4/13

Pass 20 Feb 2012 44,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

advise fuel tank has fiber glass on it no sings of leaking

surface corosian starting

Pass 23 Mar 2011 44,207 miles

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

Oil leak

advise surface corrosian

Fail 22 Mar 2011 44,207 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise surface corrosian

Pass 10 May 2010 43,410 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 43,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 42,701 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 41,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

advise slight play both front steering rods

Fail 6 May 2008 41,874 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise slight play both front steering rods

Pass 20 Apr 2007 40,575 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 40,575 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 38,652 miles

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

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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J889 MKD is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 J889 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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J889 MKD is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 June 1992.

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