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J230 MRN

1992 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,871 mi
Last recorded92,871 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D64,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ230 MRN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 92,871 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 88,591 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 85,328 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 85,212 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 82,321 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 78,608 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 75,655 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 73,204 miles

Exhaust rubber mounts poor condition

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 73,171 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 70,945 miles

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

exhaust mountings poor condition

Fail 20 Jun 2012 70,797 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 67,267 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 64,064 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 64,027 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 62,095 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 58,081 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 54,984 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 50,114 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 46,529 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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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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