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J327 SNE

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

57,955 mi
Last recorded57,955 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ327 SNE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 57,955 miles

Lower engine staybilzer bush worn

Pass 6 May 2025 56,943 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 56,943 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 55,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front light corrosion to inner flitch

Pass 3 May 2023 55,102 miles

brake fluid looks contaminated recommend brake fluid change

Pass 4 May 2022 54,366 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 52,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 51,996 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2020 51,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 51,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 50,174 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 49,531 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 49,530 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 48,511 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 46,599 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 44,864 miles

exhaust rubber rings perished

exhaust system corroded plus slight blow

nearside rear foot brake reading a bit low

Pass 18 Apr 2013 42,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2012 41,712 miles

exhaust system corroding & rubber mountings cracking/perishing

n/s/f tyre wearing off on outer edge

unable to visually check brake pads

Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,469 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 40,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

both rear leaf springs starting to flatern

brake pads not chcked

Pass 27 Apr 2010 39,565 miles

front brake discs corroded & pitting on inner faces

front brake pads low

Pass 30 Apr 2009 37,935 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to assertain thickness of front brake pads

Fail 29 Apr 2009 37,929 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

unable to assertain thickness of front brake pads

Pass 2 Jul 2008 37,422 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust rubbers cracking

Pass 17 May 2007 31,546 miles

both front discs showing wear

n/s/r minor wheel bearing play

Pass 4 Apr 2006 30,928 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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J327 SNE is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 70,220 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J327 SNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J327 SNE is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 25 June 1992.

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