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J670 KBK

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

119,084 mi
Last recorded119,084 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ670 KBK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 119,084 miles

all tyres over 10 years old

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 119,071 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

all tyres over 10 years old

Fail 8 Apr 2025 119,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

all tyres over 10 years old

Pass 3 Apr 2024 119,053 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

all tyres over 10 years old

Pass 13 Apr 2023 119,013 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

all tyres over 10 years old

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Fail 11 Apr 2023 118,997 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

all tyres over 10 years old

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 3 May 2022 118,973 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside parking brake performance low

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tyres over 10 years old

Fail 19 Apr 2022 118,941 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake performance low

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tyres over 10 years old

Pass 24 Apr 2021 118,722 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 117,565 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

front wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 30 Mar 2019 117,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front wheel bearings slightly worn

Pass 7 Aug 2017 117,192 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod/drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear exhaust hanging rubber damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2016 117,032 miles

Body has slight corrosion General light corrosion around underside inner periphery to both sides and rear panel. Suggest inspection before test next year as remedial work may be required. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 116,075 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 116,075 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 115,345 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 115,345 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 113,847 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 109,803 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 109,803 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 102,634 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 102,634 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 99,829 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 87,762 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 8,776 miles

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

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

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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J670 KBK 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 64%.

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 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 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J670 KBK, 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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J670 KBK is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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