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J477 PCK

1992 Talbot Express 1500 D

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,654 mi
Last recorded75,654 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D64,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ477 PCK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 75,654 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (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 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 74,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ourrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 74,041 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 74,012 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drivers seat slight play

offside and nearside rear leaf spring support brackets corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 73,898 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 73,895 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (9.2.8c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake binding not able to check wheel bearing because brake is binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 73,364 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s + o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear of rear n/s + o/s (2.4.B.2)

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

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

all exhaust rubbers deteriorating

Fail 9 Mar 2017 73,364 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s + o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear of rear n/s + o/s (2.4.B.2)

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

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

all exhaust rubbers deteriorating

Pass 4 Mar 2016 71,170 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 71,166 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Engine mount worn

Pass 15 Dec 2014 71,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 71,121 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 71,121 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

driver seat in poor condition

nearside rear tyre perished

wiring in engine bay poorly supported and layed out

Pass 12 Mar 2013 70,746 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 70,014 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 66,057 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 65,540 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 65,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake pipe showing surface rust at load sensing valve

Pass 27 Nov 2008 64,849 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 64,846 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 63,791 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 63,782 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 61,828 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 61,820 miles

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

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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J477 PCK is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J477 PCK, 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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J477 PCK is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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