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J180 JPO

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,375 mi
Last recorded85,375 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ180 JPO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 85,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 84,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 81,904 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 81,804 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 74,202 miles

chassis

Pass 19 Feb 2018 70,771 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Door sill not in a prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 65,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 65,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 61,902 miles

parking brake effort low

slight bind offside front brake

Fail 12 Oct 2015 61,902 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

parking brake effort low

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 5 Jun 2014 58,405 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 58,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 56,488 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside front running light inop

offside wiper rubber split

Pass 20 Apr 2012 54,075 miles

beam deflectors fitted to headlamps

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 18 Apr 2012 54,075 miles

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

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

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

beam deflectors fitted to headlamps

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,128 miles

beam deflectors fitted to headlamps

exhaust emitting blue smoke

offside front roof running light inop

offside rear running light inop

parking brake return spring broken

Fail 18 Apr 2011 52,128 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

beam deflectors fitted to headlamps

exhaust emitting blue smoke

offside front roof running light inop

offside rear running light inop

parking brake return spring broken

Pass 21 Apr 2010 48,808 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 48,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

beam deflectors fitted to both headlamps

Pass 20 Apr 2009 46,481 miles

nearside rear tyre wall starting to perish

Fail 20 Apr 2009 46,481 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wall starting to perish

Pass 18 Apr 2008 44,490 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 39,805 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 39,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all 4 front flexi hoses mteal ferrules rusting & bulging rubber protectors

Fail 15 Apr 2006 32,811 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

n/s/f tyre 3mm & perished on outer sidewall/shoulder

Pass 15 Apr 2006 32,811 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm & perished on outer sidewall/shoulder

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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J180 JPO is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J180 JPO, 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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J180 JPO is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 2 January 1992.

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