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J425 DTV

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

49,402 mi
Last recorded49,402 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ425 DTV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 49,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on bulk head to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 49,354 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on bulk head to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 48,072 miles

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

Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front out rigger rusty

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 48,063 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front outrigger rusty

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 48,059 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

battery loose

exhaust rubber missing

Fail 26 Jun 2020 48,052 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

battery loose

exhaust rubber missing

Pass 17 May 2019 47,773 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 47,773 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 46,272 miles

engine bay has some corrosion in front of battery tray

headlight output slightly dim

oil leak

rear tyres have slight cracking

underside of bonnet starting to corrode

underside showing some surface corrosion

Pass 30 May 2017 45,640 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 45,640 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both obscured by registration plate surround (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 27 May 2016 44,311 miles

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

headlight masks fitted

Fail 14 May 2016 44,302 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 38,274 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2006 37,410 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 37,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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J425 DTV is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J425 DTV, 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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J425 DTV is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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