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J31 EYC

1992 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

49,009 mi
Last recorded49,009 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P58,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 EYC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 49,009 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 48,429 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 48,190 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside front cv gaiter appears to be leaking but still secure

Pass 4 Apr 2023 46,134 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 44,727 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 44,738 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 44,738 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2016 44,593 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 44,953 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported missing rubbers (7.1.1)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure outer (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 43,723 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 43,723 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 42,976 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 40,638 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 39,776 miles

Oil leak

Wheel nuts not check were hub caps fitted

Pass 26 May 2010 38,792 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2009 37,649 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2009 37,649 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 36,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2007 35,550 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Wheel nuts not checked

Pass 31 May 2006 34,745 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2005 33,540 miles

Wheel nuts not checked due to hub caps fitted on both axles

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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J31 EYC is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 58,071 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J31 EYC, 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 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J31 EYC registered?

J31 EYC is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 26 May 1992.

Is J31 EYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J31 EYC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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