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J279 ERB

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

64,110 mi
Last recorded64,110 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ279 ERB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 64,110 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 64,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 63,395 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 62,365 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 61,584 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 61,054 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,396 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,341 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 58,577 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 57,864 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 56,593 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 54,991 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 52,330 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 50,620 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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J279 ERB is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 J279 ERB, 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 J279 ERB registered?

J279 ERB is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 15 May 1992.

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The MOT history for J279 ERB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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