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J52 DYA

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,273 mi
Last recorded62,273 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ52 DYA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 62,273 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 62,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 60,443 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 57,673 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (d) (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))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 57,644 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (d) (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 23 Mar 2023 55,958 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

diesel pump damp

small play in both rear wheel bearings

under body corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2022 54,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 54,182 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer split & leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 49,634 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 48,743 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 47,907 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 47,577 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 47,577 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 44,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside/nearside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 2 Jun 2016 44,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside/nearside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 May 2015 44,081 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 43,227 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 40,105 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 38,831 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 37,198 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 34,680 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front wheel trim loose/rattling

Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front wheel trim loose/rattling

Pass 13 May 2009 33,068 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 31,805 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 30,766 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 25,993 miles

some slight movement in n/s rear hub

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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J52 DYA 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 76.9%.

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 J52 DYA, 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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J52 DYA is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 10 March 1992.

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