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J652 HFM

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

70,170 mi
Last recorded70,170 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ652 HFM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 70,170 miles

AGE RELATED CORROSSION TO DRIVER SILL NO LOSE OF INTEGRITY

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 70,074 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 70,074 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 70,074 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 69,987 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 67,713 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2018 65,639 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside front inner arch corroded but outside prescribed area

Fail 9 Jan 2018 65,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside front inner arch corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 19 Oct 2016 64,335 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 62,684 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 62,684 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 59,878 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 59,878 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 55,548 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 55,443 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 55,443 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,264 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 55,259 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 52,245 miles

both front tyres outer walls cracking

both rear tyres outer walls cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2009 50,209 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 50,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 47,182 miles

All four tyres showing signs of age on side walls

Pass 16 Feb 2007 43,554 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2007 43,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside track rod end boot split and is covered with a plastic bag .

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 22 Dec 2005 40,790 miles

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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J652 HFM is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J652 HFM, 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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J652 HFM is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 2 July 1992.

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