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J293 GSR

1992 Talbot Express 1500 D

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,398 mi
Last recorded74,398 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D64,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ293 GSR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 74,398 miles

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

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

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

osr light crack

osr light crack

Pass 22 Aug 2016 73,901 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 73,022 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 70,825 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 70,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 68,882 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front door mirror damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2010 66,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 66,910 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 66,899 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 64,907 miles

both o/s marker lights not working

Fail 4 Jul 2008 64,907 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both o/s marker lights not working

Pass 22 Jul 2006 63,797 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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J293 GSR is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 64,064 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 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J293 GSR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J293 GSR is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 4 June 1992.

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