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J2 FDP

1992 Talbot Express 1500 D

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,003 mi
Last recorded54,003 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D64,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 FDP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 54,003 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 54,003 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 53,114 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 51,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under step (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into compensator (1.1.11 (c))

heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Aug 2022 50,098 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os sills under seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath under sealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 45,524 miles

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

Offside Outer sill corroded not within prescribed area

both sides inner sills corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 29 Apr 2016 45,406 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 45,392 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

exhaust shield loose

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 45,213 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 45,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear chassis extension corroded

Towbar mountings look to possibly be inadequate

Pass 15 May 2014 43,538 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 43,333 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 43,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,371 miles

GAS APPLIANCES NOT TESTED ON ANUALL MOT

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 42,370 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

GAS APPLIANCES NOT TESTED ON ANUALL MOT

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

Pass 12 May 2011 40,938 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 38,010 miles

advice play in n/s front wheel bearing

advice rear chasiss rusted n/s and o/s

Fail 10 Apr 2010 38,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

advice play in n/s front wheel bearing

advice rear chasiss rusted n/s and o/s

Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,427 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.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)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 32,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.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 26 Mar 2007 28,432 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 28,428 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 24,543 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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J2 FDP is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 J2 FDP, 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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J2 FDP is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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