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J26 JCD

1992 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Diesel 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,612 mi
Last recorded154,612 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P58,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 JCD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 154,612 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all front brake hoses covered in grease

both front brake discs corroded

both front inner wings corroded

both rear exhaust mounting rubbers cracked

offside front tyre getting low

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 25 Aug 2011 154,612 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all front brake hoses covered in grease

both front brake discs corroded

both front inner wings corroded

both rear exhaust mounting rubbers cracked

offside front tyre getting low

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 25 May 2011 154,585 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

ALL REAR STEEL PIPES CORRODED,CORROSION UNDER REAR VWHEEL ARCHES BOTH SIDES BUT NOT NEAR BODY MTGS.TEMPQARY FUEL CAP FITTED,CLUTCH SLIPPING,BRAKE PIPES UNDER BONNET NOT SECURED

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk corroded but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 153,676 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

heavy surface corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes

nearside rear inner wheel arch/body corroded. Non prescribed area

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 9 Apr 2010 153,663 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

heavy surface corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes

nearside rear inner wheel arch/body corroded. Non prescribed area

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 16 Feb 2009 146,135 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 146,135 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 137,051 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 122,669 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 108,179 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
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J26 JCD is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 58,071 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 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J26 JCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J26 JCD is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 30 May 1992.

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