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J447 GMX

1992 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,212 mi
Last recorded44,212 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D64,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ447 GMX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 44,212 miles

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

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

Nearside body panel damaged

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

Offside Front electrical wires hanging low unprotected

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

exhaust support rubbers missing

handbrake return spring broken (under floor)

Fail 5 Aug 2020 44,198 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system at master cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside body panel damaged

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

Offside Front electrical wires hanging low unprotected

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust support rubbers missing

handbrake return spring broken (under floor)

Pass 28 Jun 2019 43,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner wing corrision

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

Nearside body panel damaged

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rubbers missing

Pass 22 May 2018 42,303 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 42,290 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 42,213 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 42,181 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,042 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 35,801 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 35,773 miles

exhaust mtg rubbers perished ? advise new ;

Pass 3 Apr 2012 34,445 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 34,445 miles

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,209 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 34,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 33,606 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,199 miles

slight play in st rack

Pass 5 Mar 2008 30,230 miles

N/S/F TYRE IS STARTING TO DETERIOATE

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 30,230 miles

N/S/F TYRE IS STARTING TO DETERIOATE

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 28,349 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 28,349 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1 o/s top postion lamp inop 2 stop lamp on trailer board inop 3 n/s sidelight flashing with indicators

Pass 24 Feb 2006 27,610 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 22 Feb 2006 27,610 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

unable to see brake pads

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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J447 GMX is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J447 GMX, 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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J447 GMX is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 19 May 1992.

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