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J514 VEF

1992 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,154 mi
Last recorded45,154 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D64,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ514 VEF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 45,154 miles

Offside Front wheel arch has slight corrosion and near bumper fixing

Pass 20 Jun 2024 44,455 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 44,455 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 44,013 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 44,008 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 43,758 miles

Nearside Rear lower section of leaf spring close tyre (no signs of being lose)

Pass 17 May 2021 43,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 May 2021 43,039 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

battery insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2019 42,468 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 42,459 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 42,319 miles

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

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

corrosion forming on underside/components

Pass 8 Jul 2016 41,638 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner arch area starting to get rusty (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 41,468 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 41,425 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 41,299 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,142 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 39,938 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 39,167 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 38,751 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 36,870 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 36,539 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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J514 VEF is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 64,064 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J514 VEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J514 VEF is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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