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J478 RPH

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

100,451 mi
Last recorded100,451 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ478 RPH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 100,451 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 100,451 miles

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 100,451 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 100,034 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 100,030 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability tie bar mount bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 98,781 miles

Offside Front Inner sill corrision non structual

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 97,653 miles

both track rod end covers perished

Pass 2 Aug 2018 96,359 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 94,541 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 93,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Fail 10 Aug 2016 93,267 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Pass 31 Jul 2015 93,020 miles

Front COOLANT LEAK ENGINE

Nearside Front BRAKE PADS LOW

Nearside Front SEAT BASE LOOSE-BOLT MISSING

Offside MID EXHAUST MOUNTS PERISHED

Offside Rear BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 93,020 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front COOLANT LEAK ENGINE

Nearside Front BRAKE PADS LOW

Nearside Front SEAT BASE LOOSE-BOLT MISSING

Offside MID EXHAUST MOUNTS PERISHED

Offside Rear BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 92,920 miles

under side of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2013 87,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

areas of corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2013 87,372 miles

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 81,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

corrosion around front of vehicle out of areas

nearside rear light damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2012 81,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

corrosion around front of vehicle out of areas

nearside rear light damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2011 73,469 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 73,460 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 67,403 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 67,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 65,976 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 65,976 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 65,187 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 63,483 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 RPH is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 J478 RPH, 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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J478 RPH is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 27 May 1992.

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