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J659 GHY

1992 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,268 mi
Last recorded121,268 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D64,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ659 GHY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 121,268 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 118,710 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 118,549 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 118,549 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 118,451 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011
Pass 11 Aug 2010 115,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 110,841 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 109,489 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 109,482 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 108,826 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 108,818 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 101,554 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 101,554 miles

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

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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J659 GHY is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J659 GHY, 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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What year was J659 GHY registered?

J659 GHY is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 31 January 1992.

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