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F14 TRV

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,067 mi
Last recorded130,067 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF14 TRV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 130,067 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 129,841 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 129,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 128,532 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 126,342 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 125,630 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2019 125,614 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 12,119 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing play

Offside Front wheel bearing play

Offside Rear wheel bearing play

exhaust support rubbers perished

Fail 19 Apr 2018 121,176 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe split (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe hangar broken (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing play

Nearside Rear wheel bearing play

Offside Front wheel bearing play

exhaust support rubbers perished

Pass 18 May 2017 119,354 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 119,354 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box/inner wing (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 118,778 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 112,289 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 112,289 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 108,441 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 108,359 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 107,755 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside wiper blade split on ends

Fail 9 Aug 2012 107,733 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

BATTERY INSECURE

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside wiper blade split on ends

Pass 3 Aug 2011 107,290 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 106,702 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 102,345 miles

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

brake pedal abit spongey

play at o/s/f top strut mount

rear brake pipes look corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2008 102,288 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

play at o/s/f top strut mount

rear brake pipes look corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2008 102,172 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 96,172 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake imbalance nearing limit

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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F14 TRV is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 70,220 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F14 TRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F14 TRV is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 29 April 1992.

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