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J472 ERR

1992 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,049 mi
Last recorded98,049 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P58,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ472 ERR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 98,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Nov 2024 95,914 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 93,488 miles

All Exhaust rubbers perished

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

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

underside waxed

Pass 14 Nov 2022 90,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner doorstep/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner doorstep/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 90,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable cable snapped on test (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner doorstep/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner doorstep/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 88,378 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 86,537 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 85,302 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 81,375 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 81,361 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside sill, small rusty hole

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive crank seal, pressure switch, sump gasket, fuel pump and seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

alternator belt damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2017 77,641 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt All 4 boots perished but not burst (2.4.G.4e)

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

Near side sill corroded

Oil leak

Rear brakes sticking slightly and cables also sticky

Pass 6 Oct 2016 75,682 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 73,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 73,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2014 68,270 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

condition both front outer cv boots

security of 1 of 2 batterys

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Oct 2014 68,270 miles

Oil leak

condition both front outer cv boots

security of 1 of 2 batterys

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Sep 2013 64,305 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Oct 2012 62,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Jul 2011 57,928 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 56,417 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 53,760 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 52,732 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 51,895 miles

just go in m.o.t bay had to remove aerial

Pass 28 Sep 2006 48,514 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 48,511 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear auxillary reflectors faded

rear tyres perishing slightly

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
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J472 ERR is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 58,071 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J472 ERR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J472 ERR is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 12 June 1992.

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The MOT history for J472 ERR shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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