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J651 RPR

1992 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,678 mi
Last recorded67,678 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D64,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ651 RPR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 67,678 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 63,285 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 63,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 61,642 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 61,192 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 61,192 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 59,813 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 57,122 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2009 57,122 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2008 55,010 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

n/s/f tyre perishing slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2007 52,569 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 52,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

cut in tread of nearside front tyre.(not exposing cords)

exhaust rubbers perished and significantly weakened

offside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 14 Jun 2006 49,001 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

adv both front tyres cracking and perishing...

adv both rear bearings v.slight play...

Pass 14 Jun 2006 49,001 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

adv both front tyres cracking and perishing...

adv both rear bearings v.slight play...

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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J651 RPR is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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 J651 RPR, 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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J651 RPR is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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