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J172 DRC

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,354 mi
Last recorded100,354 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ172 DRC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 100,354 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 96,818 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 95,616 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 92,324 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 91,536 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 89,510 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 89,469 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 89,469 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2015 88,899 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 87,895 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 86,148 miles

nsf and nsr tyres heavily perished, no cords exposed but advise replacement asap.

osr tyre perished

Fail 8 Aug 2013 86,148 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

nsf and nsr tyres heavily perished, no cords exposed but advise replacement asap.

osr tyre perished

Pass 28 Aug 2012 84,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 8,494 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 83,315 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 83,104 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 82,853 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 82,853 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 81,021 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 81,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J172 DRC is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J172 DRC, 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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What year was J172 DRC registered?

J172 DRC is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 10 March 1992.

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