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J47 SBM

1992 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

62,027 mi
Last recorded62,027 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P58,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ47 SBM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 62,027 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 61,731 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 61,234 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape

Pass 7 Jul 2021 60,272 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 60,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 59,276 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 58,071 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 57,468 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 57,235 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubbers missing (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 55,795 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 54,296 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 52,958 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 52,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2014 51,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2014 51,740 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 50,278 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 49,132 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 49,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 48,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 May 2010 47,045 miles

o/s/r tyre outer side wall is cut in various places.

Pass 8 May 2009 46,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system rubber hangers perishing/splitting.

handbrake travel is long.

Fail 7 May 2009 46,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system rubber hangers perishing/splitting.

handbrake travel is long.

Pass 2 May 2008 44,218 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 44,217 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Exhaust rubber fixings deteriorated, but still supporting the exhaust system

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2007 42,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 40,116 miles

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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J47 SBM is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 J47 SBM, 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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What year was J47 SBM registered?

J47 SBM is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 15 April 1992.

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The MOT history for J47 SBM shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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