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J428 MLK

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,432 mi
Last recorded87,432 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ428 MLK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 87,432 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 87,425 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 87,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 87,361 miles

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 87,346 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 86,858 miles

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s rear, o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s front, o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s front, o/s front shock absorbers are corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2016 86,842 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 85,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 85,135 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 85,135 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 85,092 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 84,218 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 82,310 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 78,959 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 76,235 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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J428 MLK is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J428 MLK, 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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J428 MLK is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 21 January 1992.

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