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J698 RJA

1992 Talbot Express 1500 D

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,923 mi
Last recorded85,923 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D64,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ698 RJA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2017 85,923 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake drum (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

alternator belt loose

ignition switch not fitted

tyre pressures low

Pass 12 May 2014 78,573 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 78,568 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 77,502 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 75,308 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 71,796 miles

Centre Front Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 71,796 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 71,788 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 31 May 2010 71,788 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 71,783 miles

rear engine mount broken

Fail 12 Sep 2008 71,776 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear engine mount broken

Pass 31 Oct 2006 70,319 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 69,458 miles

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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J698 RJA is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J698 RJA, 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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J698 RJA is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 24 March 1992.

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