MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,402 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
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))
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
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both obscured by registration plate surround (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)
headlight masks fitted
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)
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
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?
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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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