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J988 PTT

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

48,784 mi
Last recorded48,784 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ988 PTT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 48,784 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 48,418 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 48,418 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 46,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 45,056 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 40,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 40,666 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2018 40,637 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim not tested both due to inoperative dip headlamps (1.8.A.1c)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air fresheners and tickets on mirror (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wiper blades park in windscreen swept area (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure wiring dangling down and rubbing on driveshaft (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking leaking fuel onto exhaust manifold and turbo area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres perished badly - nearside tyre made in 2004 , offside tyre made in 2003

Nearside Front strut top noisy in operation

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake backing plate damp with possibly brake fluid , wheel cylinder may possibly be leaking

Nearside Rear tyre perished badly - made in 2003

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing to front panel corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp condensated (1.7.5a)

Oil leak oil filter also corroded and damp with oil

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement borderline (6.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread borderline (6.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 39,042 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2016 39,039 miles

Nearside Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2015 36,339 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides reflectors deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 36,313 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides reflectors deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 35,831 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 35,349 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 34,373 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 33,594 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 32,449 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 32,449 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 31,779 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 30,750 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 30,750 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 30,268 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 29,943 miles

slight rear brake imbalance

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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J988 PTT is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel 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 J988 PTT, 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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J988 PTT is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 July 1992.

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