MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,871 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Rubber supports missing / cracking (6.1.2 (a))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly around outer edge
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly around outer edge
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Part of towbar assembly corroded & holed . NO towball fitted , not affecting overall integrity
Coolant leak Radiator , nearside around bottom hose ()
Front Bumper behind front valance/spoiler in poor condition
Nearside Rear Light unit / lens damaged , function NOT impaired
Oil leak Engine ()
Towbar component slightly corroded Rear of Towbar , area marked (6.6.1)
Brake load sensing valve seized Marked (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner / outer sills , marked (5.2.6)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill , marked (5.2.6)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
All exhaust support rubbers deteriorating
Coolant leak Radiator , nearside around bottom hose ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint after first silencer (7.1.2)
Front Bumper behind front valance/spoiler in poor condition
Nearside Rear Light unit / lens damaged , function NOT impaired
Oil leak Engine ()
Towbar component slightly corroded Rear of Towbar , area marked (6.6.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust rubber mounts poor condition
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust rubber mounts poor condition
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust mountings poor condition
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust mountings poor condition
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside front inner wheel arch poor condition
offside front inner wheel arch poor condition
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
gearbox leaking from driveshaft
1 nearside rear lower sidelight not working
offside + nearside front brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode
offside outer cv poor condition
slight play steering rack
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
brakepipe to front nearside flexi poor condition
slight play offside steering rack
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?
Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.
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J230 MRN is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 64,064 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J230 MRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J230 MRN is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 22 April 1992.
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