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J331 NWD

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

63,259 mi
Last recorded63,259 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ331 NWD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 63,259 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 61,133 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 58,270 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 58,254 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 55,541 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 55,458 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 54,130 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 53,941 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 53,242 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 52,655 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 May 2018 52,641 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2017 51,170 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre starting to crack

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyre starting to crack

Fail 9 May 2017 51,170 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre starting to crack

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyre starting to crack

Pass 31 May 2016 50,515 miles

Offside Front tyre has cracks in sidewall

Fail 22 Apr 2015 50,243 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 50,243 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 49,729 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 49,729 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Weld ing repaires to n/s

Fail 10 Apr 2013 49,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Weld ing repaires to n/s

Pass 30 Jan 2012 49,648 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 49,387 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 49,069 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 48,182 miles

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

Nearside front inner sill starting to corrode.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 41,730 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 46,312 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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J331 NWD is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 J331 NWD, 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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J331 NWD is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 28 January 1992.

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