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J457 CTV

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

123,836 mi
Last recorded123,836 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ457 CTV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 123,836 miles

Exhaust mounting defective some rubbers broken, others perished (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 May 2026 123,836 miles

Exhaust mounting defective some rubbers broken, others perished (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 123,534 miles

Front wiper scuttle deteriorated

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper blade becoming poor

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 122,765 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 122,740 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))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 121,078 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 121,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2022 119,430 miles

Central exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust mounting defective rubber hangers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 118,327 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubber hangers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2021 118,327 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust system deteriorated

Exhaust mounting defective rubber hangers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 117,531 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 117,531 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 113,822 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shocks corroded

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 111,084 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 108,643 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 106,343 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 105,898 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 105,898 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

power steering pump noisy

Pass 25 Mar 2014 105,599 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 104,835 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 104,466 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 102,770 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 101,732 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 100,216 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 96,926 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 95,326 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 95,326 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 91,800 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2005 86,554 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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J457 CTV is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 J457 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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What year was J457 CTV registered?

J457 CTV is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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