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J181 KFV

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,362 mi
Last recorded106,362 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ181 KFV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 106,362 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 106,360 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 105,012 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced doors inner step slight corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced forward inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 105,012 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced doors inner step slight corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced forward inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 104,241 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner door steps,both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 104,241 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner door steps,both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 102,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 102,273 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 100,589 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 98,617 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to load sensing valve , corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load sensing valve to T piece , corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Support rubbers cracking / broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi , corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi , corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2019 96,186 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 94,978 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 94,978 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 92,764 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 92,760 miles

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

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

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel brake fluid leak on R.B.T/NO BRAKE EFFORT (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested excessive brake fluid leak (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNTINGS MISSING (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2016 90,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 85,381 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 85,381 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 79,027 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 79,021 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 76,960 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 76,065 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 74,959 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 73,550 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 70,929 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 69,837 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 66,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 64,470 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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J181 KFV is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J181 KFV, 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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J181 KFV is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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