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J110 MJL

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,069 mi
Last recorded95,069 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ110 MJL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 95,069 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Handbrake warning lights on

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 95,032 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake warning light on

Pass 12 Mar 2025 93,777 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 93,777 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 93,537 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner step/sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner step/sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 93,518 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 89,056 miles

Front both front steps starting to corrode

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 89,053 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front steps starting to corrode

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 88,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 84,742 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 82,706 miles

Front inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 80,748 miles

Front inner wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 17 Feb 2018 80,727 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

both inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2017 76,498 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 76,498 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 75,844 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 75,355 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 73,455 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

front to rear and across axle metal brake pipes corroded.

number light lens cracked.

Fail 10 Jan 2014 72,432 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

front to rear and across axle metal brake pipes corroded.

number light lens cracked.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 71,063 miles

n/s sill corroding

Fail 31 Jan 2013 71,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s sill corroding

Pass 1 Feb 2012 69,766 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 69,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 68,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

noise on nearside rear shock absorber

Fail 18 Feb 2011 68,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

noise on nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 7 Jan 2010 66,029 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2008 62,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 62,467 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 59,230 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 56,062 miles

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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J110 MJL is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J110 MJL, 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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J110 MJL is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 20 March 1992.

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