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J186 LKA

1991 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,337 mi
Last recorded69,337 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D75,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ186 LKA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 69,337 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 69,038 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 68,748 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 68,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 67,530 miles

front inner wings are slightly corroded n/s and o/s

Pass 11 Jul 2022 64,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 60,784 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 58,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 52,285 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 49,895 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 45,662 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 44,550 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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J186 LKA is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 75,966 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 J186 LKA, 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 35 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 J186 LKA registered?

J186 LKA is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J186 LKA safe to buy?

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