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J242 MRN

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

118,841 mi
Last recorded118,841 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ242 MRN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 118,841 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both have bushes cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 May 2026 118,841 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking fuel dripping from tank, possible inlet pipe or tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing near gearbox mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both have bushes cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 117,450 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 117,450 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner wings (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 116,377 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 116,370 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 115,039 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 115,031 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 113,177 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 113,170 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2021 110,718 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 110,718 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 109,736 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 108,044 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 107,911 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 107,872 miles

Offside Front Upper Side marker light inoperative

Offside front tyre perished/cracked between tread

Fail 7 Jul 2017 107,871 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on wipers inoperative (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Side marker light inoperative

Offside front tyre perished/cracked between tread

Wiper blades split

Pass 15 Apr 2016 107,865 miles

All front brake hose ferrules corroded

Both handbrake and parking brake only just met minimum efficiency requirements

Drivers side step excessively corroded close to prescribed areas of seat mounting

Offside Front Tyre perished and starting to crack

Rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2015 107,799 miles

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

Offside front tyre perished/cracking on inner sidewall

o/s/f upper marker lamp inop

Fail 2 Mar 2015

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

Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

o/s/f upper marker lamp inop

Pass 21 Feb 2014 107,465 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 105,798 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 102,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 102,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 99,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 99,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 96,124 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 93,266 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 93,326 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 93,193 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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J242 MRN is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 J242 MRN, 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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J242 MRN is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 9 April 1992.

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