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J49 EYC

1992 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,829 mi
Last recorded41,829 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P58,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ49 EYC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 41,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 41,820 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 39,987 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab Step Corroding

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 39,987 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab Step Corroding

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 37,966 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 37,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 37,274 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 36,016 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear leaf springs corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 34,301 miles

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 33,909 miles

BOTH Front and N/S/R tyres starting to crack

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 33,868 miles

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

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Pass 30 Mar 2010 30,523 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 29,636 miles

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

Oil leak

long hand brake traval

Fail 7 Jul 2007 29,368 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2006 25,148 miles

exhaust rubber mountings split and perished

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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J49 EYC is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J49 EYC, 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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J49 EYC is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 26 May 1992.

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