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J702 MVH

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,649 mi
Last recorded47,649 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ702 MVH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 47,649 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 47,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 47,560 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 45,264 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 45,258 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 42,532 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 42,532 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 40,240 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 40,023 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 39,675 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 39,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 18 Apr 2016 37,771 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 36,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 36,106 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 34,229 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 32,328 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 31,404 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 31,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 29,889 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 29,433 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 27,350 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 27,295 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 26,907 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 26,761 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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J702 MVH is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J702 MVH, 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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What year was J702 MVH registered?

J702 MVH is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 26 June 1992.

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