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J28 KAF

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,001 mi
Last recorded60,001 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 KAF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 60,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 59,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 57,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 54,410 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 54,381 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 51,758 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 51,754 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is inoperative seized (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is inoperative seized (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2018 51,665 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported across engine bay from master cyl (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing seized (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 50,173 miles

brake efficiency reading just met

Pass 26 May 2016 49,497 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 49,373 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 49,353 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 48,731 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 48,300 miles

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

both front tyres side walls perished

Pass 6 Oct 2009 47,273 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 46,619 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 46,617 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 44,689 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 44,684 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 43,418 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 43,418 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J28 KAF is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 59,855 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 J28 KAF, 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 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J28 KAF is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 29 August 1991.

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