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J478 ODU

1991 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

11,427 mi
Last recorded11,427 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D75,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ478 ODU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 11,427 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 11,427 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 11,190 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2nd Axle Tyre Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 10,678 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 10,323 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 10,323 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing Both sides (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 9,661 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 9,256 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 9,256 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 9,170 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 9,170 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 9,155 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 9,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 9,118 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 9,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 9,052 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 8,885 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 8,692 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 8,240 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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J478 ODU is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 75,966 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 J478 ODU, 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 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J478 ODU is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 11 December 1991.

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