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J443 ERR

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,600 mi
Last recorded52,600 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ443 ERR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 52,600 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 49,642 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 47,566 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 46,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mid to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 45,124 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to mid section (1.1.11 (c))

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 43,048 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 43,032 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Grounding fault (4.2.3 (c))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 42,909 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front brake pads not visible

Pass 17 Aug 2017 41,419 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 39,659 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 37,121 miles

rear brake flexi covered by substance

Pass 16 Aug 2014 35,808 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 33,766 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 31,779 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 28,788 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 28,788 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 8 Mar 2010 28,765 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 28,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2009 28,346 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2009 28,333 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 27,182 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 24,384 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 22,973 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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J443 ERR is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J443 ERR, 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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J443 ERR is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 21 May 1992.

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