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J479 UAN

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

58,406 mi
Last recorded58,406 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ479 UAN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 58,406 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 57,078 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 57,078 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2023 58,379 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2022 58,368 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 56,465 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 56,461 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 56,455 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill in several places including front jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 55,400 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 54,554 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,955 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 52,950 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 50,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 48,680 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 48,621 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 47,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bonnet corrosion

off side A post corrosion

scuttle pannel corrosion

Fail 12 May 2010 47,907 miles

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

Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively loose (3.6.F.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bonnet corrosion

near side rear brake slight binding

off side & near side front brake discs standing corrosion

off side & near side front tyres & off side rear tyre walls cracked & perished

off side A post corrosion

scuttle pannel corrosion

Pass 1 May 2009 47,696 miles

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

general vehicle condition corrosion

off side & near side front inner wheel arches

Fail 7 Apr 2009 47,696 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

general vehicle condition

off side front outer sill corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2007 47,687 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

condision of underbody poor (corrosion)

nearside front inner arch corrosion

offside front inner arch corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2007 47,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

condision of underbody poor (corrosion)

nearside front inner arch corrosion

offside front inner arch corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2006 47,336 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general underside condition

Pass 6 Jul 2005 46,300 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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J479 UAN is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J479 UAN, 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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J479 UAN is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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