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J454 CTV

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

116,947 mi
Last recorded116,947 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ454 CTV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 116,947 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch / jack point area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear upper marker lights missing osr missing and nsr inop

Fail 8 Jul 2024 116,947 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust mounts ( rings ) x2 broken and rear cotton reel mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides outer boots holed (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch / jack point area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear upper marker lights missing osr missing and nsr inop

Pass 11 Jul 2023 116,940 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre both rubber rings rear cotton reel mount damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre both rubber rings rear cotton reel mount damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nr to jacking point / wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear upper roof markers both sides damaged and inop

Fail 10 Jul 2023 116,940 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre both rubber rings rear cotton reel mount damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre both rubber rings rear cotton reel mount damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nr to jacking point / wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear upper roof markers both sides damaged and inop

Pass 29 Jun 2022 116,924 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside inner sill rusty

Nearside nr to jack point rusty

Rear osr top marker light missing and nsr inop

Rear rear step mount rusty

both outer sills rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2022 116,924 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside inner sill rusty

Nearside nr to jack point rusty

Rear osr top marker light missing and nsr inop

Rear rear step mount rusty

both outer sills rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2021 116,861 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 116,843 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 116,417 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 116,413 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear both rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2019 115,349 miles

Front both under wheel arches suface rust

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 115,346 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases needs welding (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill /under floor near jack point holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar attachment insecure x2 mounting nuts missing ( marked) (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts above os drive shaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front both under wheel arches suface rust

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 113,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 113,212 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both rubber rings damaged (7.1.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both outer (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users body step unsucure (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 109,847 miles

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

Front brake pads can not be seen with wheels on

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rubber mounting rings perrished

Fail 8 Mar 2017 109,847 miles

Brake pump/compressor retaining device insecure mounting bolt missing (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake pads can not be seen with wheels on

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rubber mounting rings perrished

Pass 7 Mar 2016 104,128 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 104,123 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven offside low (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 102,557 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 May 2015 102,557 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2014 100,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 15 May 2014 100,438 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 97,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 95,996 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 92,343 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 92,339 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 89,690 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 89,690 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 86,505 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 86,505 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 84,558 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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J454 CTV is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 J454 CTV, 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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J454 CTV is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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