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J297 RFD

1992 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,782 mi
Last recorded69,782 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D64,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ297 RFD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 69,782 miles

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

corrosion on suspension and chassis

Fail 17 Jun 2019 69,774 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre cracking in tred

Pass 18 Jul 2018 69,743 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 69,735 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 69,726 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake lever not releasing correctly spring brocken (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported axel (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 69,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion on chassis

n/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 5 Jul 2017 69,128 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wiper panel (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing to front panel and inner wing by flexy mounts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing to front panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped cross axle (3.6.B.1)

front brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

corrosion on chassis

Pass 29 Jul 2016 69,020 miles

exhaust getting corroded

wiper panel corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2016 68,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

exhaust getting corroded

wiper panel corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 68,899 miles

off side inner wing corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2015 68,899 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

off side inner wing corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 67,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 67,468 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 67,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

rack boots wet but not split

slight surface corrosion to underside

Fail 14 Aug 2009 67,446 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

n/s/r handbrake cable corroded

rack boots wet but not split

slight surface corrosion to underside

Pass 9 Sep 2008 67,419 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 67,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 66,991 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 66,991 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

all brake hoses - ends corroding

Pass 15 Jun 2006 65,047 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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J297 RFD is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J297 RFD, 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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J297 RFD is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 1 July 1992.

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