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J76 SFX

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

58,487 mi
Last recorded58,487 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ76 SFX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 58,487 miles

both step sills inner corroded

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2022 58,487 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both step sills and o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 58,489 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 58,487 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 55,318 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 54,793 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 51,154 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 49,638 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 45,499 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 39,921 miles

n/s and o/s track rod ends has slight play

Fail 20 Apr 2015 39,921 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s and o/s track rod ends has slight play

Pass 23 Apr 2014 38,984 miles

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

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

exhaust rubbers splitting

n/s and o/s track rod ends verry slight play

Pass 12 Apr 2013 36,034 miles

n/s and o/s front brake furrules has corrision

n/s and o/s front cv botts cracking

Fail 12 Apr 2013 36,034 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s and o/s front brake furrules has corrision

n/s and o/s front cv botts cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,464 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 35,463 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 34,027 miles

Interior mirror missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Spare tyre defective

Fail 6 May 2011 34,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Interior mirror missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Apr 2010 32,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,700 miles

front metal brake pipes corroded

rear brake flexi perished

rear leaf spring mounts corroded

rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,397 miles

Both front tyres slight perishing

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 30,397 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both front tyres slight perishing

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 29,477 miles

o/s repeater dim

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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J76 SFX is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J76 SFX, 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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J76 SFX is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 27 March 1992.

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