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J49 SBM

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,630 mi
Last recorded94,630 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ49 SBM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 94,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 94,630 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water in headlight (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 94,019 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 93,766 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective WATER IN LAMP (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 93,766 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper not working STUCK (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective WATER IN LAMP (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 93,161 miles

Nearside park brake low effort

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 93,132 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside park brake low effort

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

Pass 22 May 2019 91,412 miles

Front tyres perished

Pass 6 Jun 2018 90,980 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 90,058 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 90,058 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 89,529 miles

rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 10 May 2016 89,529 miles

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

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 8 May 2015 88,771 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 88,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2014 88,270 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 87,396 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 86,283 miles

rear spring mountings rusty

Fail 21 Sep 2012 86,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear spring mountings rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2011 83,289 miles

rear spring mountings surface rust

Pass 30 Sep 2010 80,744 miles

Oil leak

rear spring mouning brackets surface rust

Pass 30 Sep 2009 77,786 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 75,212 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 70,306 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 67,000 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2006 66,990 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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J49 SBM 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 69.2%.

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 J49 SBM, 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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J49 SBM is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 9 April 1992.

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