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J56 NCP

1992 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

64,470 mi
Last recorded64,470 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P58,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ56 NCP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 64,470 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 63,127 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 61,204 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 59,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 57,328 miles

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

n/s wheel arch corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2020 57,321 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 57,308 miles

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2018 57,312 miles

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

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2018 57,308 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2017 57,308 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn smooth on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2017 57,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam this is intermitant (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam this is intermitant (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam this is intermitant (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front tyre tread worn smooth on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2016 57,308 miles

front cross member slight corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2016 57,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front cross member slight corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2015 57,308 miles

Oil leak

front inner arches signs of corrosion

underside of vehicle has signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2015 57,305 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

front inner arches signs of corrosion

underside of vehicle has signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2014 55,591 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 55,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 54,994 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 54,821 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 53,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 53,891 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 52,309 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 51,963 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust mounting 1 of 2 perished

Fail 12 Mar 2009 51,963 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust mounting 1 of 2 perished

Pass 7 Mar 2008 50,820 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall some cracking

Fail 5 Mar 2008 50,820 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

n/s/f tyre side wall some cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2007 49,812 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 49,812 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2006 47,760 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front and rear number plates in poor condition but are still readable

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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J56 NCP is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J56 NCP, 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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J56 NCP is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 19 June 1992.

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