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K909 CJM

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

57,957 mi
Last recorded57,957 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK909 CJM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 57,957 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 57,957 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 57,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FROM TAIL PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 57,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 57,917 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 56,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2022 56,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 56,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 56,326 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 55,791 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 55,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 55,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 53,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 53,929 miles

Central Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

offside outer sill corroded at front

Pass 6 Jul 2016 51,793 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 51,793 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 50,544 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 50,544 miles

Front Lower Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 49,776 miles

vehicle back up battery loose

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

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

slight corrosion to off side inner wheel arch area

Pass 2 Sep 2013 48,718 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 48,718 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 47,850 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,008 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,137 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 44,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 44,676 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 43,220 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 43,220 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 42,151 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 39,619 miles

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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K909 CJM 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 K909 CJM, 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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What year was K909 CJM registered?

K909 CJM is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 November 1992.

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The MOT history for K909 CJM shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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