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J416 DYB

1992 Talbot Express 1500 D

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,862 mi
Last recorded90,862 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D64,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ416 DYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 90,862 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 82,292 miles

rear exhaust rubbers missing

Pass 1 Feb 2013 81,574 miles

Exhaust rubbers deteiorated

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 81,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust rubbers deteiorated

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 80,713 miles

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 79,521 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front discs pitted

Fail 8 Feb 2011 79,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front discs pitted

Fail 8 Oct 2009 77,652 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 77,652 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2008 76,185 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 74,694 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 74,255 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J416 DYB is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J416 DYB, 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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J416 DYB is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 5 May 1992.

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