MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,184 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Battery insecure
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Battery insecure
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion along front valance
corrosion starting on nearside front inner wheel arch / inner wing
nearside inner driveshaft insecure in diff
nearside rear service brake performance lower than offside rear
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Minor damage to rear number plate
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?
Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J299 RFD is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 J299 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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J299 RFD is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 8 June 1992.
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