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J239 JHW

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,862 mi
Last recorded60,862 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ239 JHW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 60,862 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 60,862 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front sidemarker not working.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 60,496 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 59,911 miles

ALL exhaust rubbers perrished.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 58,448 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 58,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 58,061 miles

horn not working

Pass 9 Sep 2008 56,681 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 56,175 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 54,561 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 52,460 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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J239 JHW is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J239 JHW, 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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What year was J239 JHW registered?

J239 JHW is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 24 June 1992.

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