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J5 JCW

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

94,151 mi
Last recorded94,151 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 JCW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 94,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2024 94,001 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 93,417 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 92,752 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 rear bearings slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 28 May 2021 92,297 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 92,297 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 91,761 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 91,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake insecure caliper (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension operation.

Pass 6 Jun 2019 91,262 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Lower fuel tank damp

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and end area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2018 90,536 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 89,721 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bottom of fuel tank damp

Fail 11 May 2017 89,716 miles

Fuel pipe leaking pipe to injector pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight binding on brake

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bottom of fuel tank damp

Pass 28 Apr 2016 88,814 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 88,811 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure front (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding both axles (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding both axles (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 87,872 miles

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

Diesel tank damp

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 84,757 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2014 84,739 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2013 75,026 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 74,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 74,535 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jun 2010 73,732 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 73,695 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 73,049 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 73,049 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 72,320 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 71,774 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 71,687 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 70,933 miles

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

bottom pulley not running true

exchaust mountings detorated

n/s/f outer cv boot detorated

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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J5 JCW is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 J5 JCW, 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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J5 JCW is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 2 January 1992.

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