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BIG 2514

1992 Talbot Express 1500 D

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,308 mi
Last recorded77,308 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D64,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 2514
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 77,308 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear leaf spring bushes worn

o/s mirror damaged

security & routing of front brake pipes only just acceptable

Fail 1 Dec 2017 77,308 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced main/dip (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear leaf spring bushes worn

o/s mirror damaged

security & routing of front brake pipes only just acceptable

Fail 4 Aug 2017 77,304 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning Jerky in operation (2.3.3a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s mirror damaged & only just acceptable

rear leaf spring bushes worn

Pass 28 Jul 2016 76,609 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 76,605 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 79,953 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2010 74,296 miles

front brake pads unable to assess in full

l/h and r/h rear spring bushes becomeing poor

l/h and r/h steering rack gators slightly poor security

r/h wiper blade poor efectiveness

rear load sensing valve slightly poor operation

Fail 5 Nov 2010 74,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads unable to assess in full

l/h and r/h rear spring bushes becomeing poor

l/h and r/h steering rack gators slightly poor security

r/h wiper blade poor efectiveness

rear load sensing valve slightly poor operation

Pass 13 Nov 2009 71,972 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 71,972 miles

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 69,469 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid and some steering fluid oil all over underneath

rear antiroll bar bushes slight play (all)

small seepage of steering fluid front

Fail 11 Oct 2008 69,468 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

brake fluid left all over rear drums after pipes have been changed.

Pass 11 May 2007 65,959 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 65,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r bodymount missing

Pass 12 Apr 2006 62,583 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 62,583 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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BIG 2514 is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 64,064 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 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BIG 2514, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BIG 2514 is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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