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J197 EAU

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

108,252 mi
Last recorded108,252 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ197 EAU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 108,252 miles

All rigged brake pipes covered in grease

Offside Front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Reg light dull

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 108,251 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement exhaust fouling rod (1.1.15 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 106,732 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 106,720 miles

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 106,630 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.01 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

one stop light brighter than other

one tail light brighter than other

Pass 7 Jul 2020 105,928 miles

Rear exhaust tailpipe deteriorated/holed

Fail 2 Jul 2020 105,922 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Rear exhaust tailpipe deteriorated/holed

Pass 18 Jul 2019 104,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 104,493 miles

Exhaust system insecure rubber hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 102,616 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced SIDELAMPS DULL (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 100,857 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 99,045 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 96,774 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 May 2015 96,774 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 93,922 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 May 2013 91,920 miles

Brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Nearside front suspension ball joint rubber split. No evidence of dirt etc. ingress

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in offside drive shaft bearing/carrier

Slight damage (cut) to nearside front tyre inner-sidewall

Steering rack gaiters sweating

Pass 10 May 2013 91,920 miles

Brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Nearside front suspension ball joint rubber split. No evidence of dirt etc. ingress

Play in offside drive shaft bearing/carrier

Slight damage (cut) to nearside front tyre inner-sidewall

Steering rack gaiters sweating

Pass 16 May 2012 89,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel

inner edge of front brake disc's corroded

slight cracking o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Fail 20 May 2011 85,148 miles

Exhaust centre section left rubber split

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside ball joint rubber split

Offside CV gaiter perrishing

Possible intermittant poor horn contact?

Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Steering gaiters sweating

Suspect engine cooling fan inop?

Pass 20 May 2011 85,148 miles

Exhaust centre section left rubber split

Nearside ball joint rubber split

Offside CV gaiter perrishing

Possible intermittant poor horn contact?

Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Steering gaiters sweating

Suspect engine cooling fan inop?

Pass 4 May 2010 82,653 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 May 2009 78,803 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust tail pipe corroded & end missing

Fail 8 May 2009 78,803 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded & end missing

Pass 10 May 2008 74,883 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2008 74,865 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2007 71,406 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 May 2006 67,214 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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J197 EAU is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 J197 EAU, 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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J197 EAU is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 10 April 1992.

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