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J365 VPY

1992 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

34,059 mi
Last recorded34,059 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P58,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ365 VPY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 34,059 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

various points of corrosion on front end

Fail 10 Feb 2025 34,059 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to various holes in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases various holes due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

various points of corrosion on front end

Pass 3 Nov 2021 34,050 miles

ns and os front tie bar bushes starting to split

Pass 5 Nov 2020 34,015 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 34,015 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective all rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 33,998 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 33,056 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 31,680 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 31,659 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all exhaust rubbers split and perished

Pass 1 Aug 2016 29,303 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 28,095 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 28,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 26,703 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 13 Aug 2014 26,695 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 2 Jul 2013 26,594 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 26,594 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 26,527 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 26,327 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 26,327 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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J365 VPY is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J365 VPY, 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.

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J365 VPY is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 9 April 1992.

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