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J23 ENU

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,090 mi
Last recorded70,090 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 ENU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 70,090 miles

rear end of habitation body rotten

Pass 2 Jul 2018 68,907 miles

Accelerator pedal rubber missing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2017 68,426 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 68,426 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 66,887 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 65,925 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 63,577 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s cvgaiter creased

slight movement in inner steering rack ends

Pass 28 Sep 2013 62,215 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 62,207 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 59,697 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 59,697 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 54,086 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 53,556 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 53,556 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 48,386 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 44,426 miles

Oil leak

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

spare wheel insecure

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 23 May 2006 43,462 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

slight play n/s/f wheelbearing

slight play o/s/r wheelbearing

spare wheel insecure

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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J23 ENU is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J23 ENU, 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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J23 ENU is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 10 April 1992.

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