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J486 UAN

1992 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,104 mi
Last recorded74,104 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P58,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ486 UAN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 74,104 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 74,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 73,618 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 72,762 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 71,842 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 71,275 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 69,429 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 68,279 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 68,276 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 68,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 66,185 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 64,785 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 63,541 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 61,163 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 59,207 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,245 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 56,270 miles

O/S/R TYRE PERISHING ON SIDE WALL

Pass 11 Mar 2010 54,429 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 exhaust support rubbers very badly cracked

exhaust system rusty

ofside and nearside rear leaf springs very rusty

ofside rear tyre has slight cracking on outer sidewall

wheel trims fittrd on all 4 road wheels

Fail 11 Mar 2010 54,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

all 4 exhaust support rubbers very badly cracked

exhaust system rusty

ofside and nearside rear leaf springs very rusty

ofside rear tyre has slight cracking on outer sidewall

wheel trims fittrd on all 4 road wheels

Pass 10 Mar 2009 51,965 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 51,951 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 49,150 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 49,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,537 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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J486 UAN is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J486 UAN, 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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J486 UAN is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 7 April 1992.

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