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J772 MNK

1991 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,851 mi
Last recorded74,851 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D75,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ772 MNK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 74,851 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 74,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot not fully secure (clip not fitted) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear spring rear bush worn (close to limit) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective water in headlamp beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear spring rear bush worn (close to limit) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 73,890 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear ferrules both sides corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes on underside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower panel not fully secure

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively framework corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 73,890 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp. cap fitted with no locking down device (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear ferrules both sides corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes on underside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower panel not fully secure

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively framework corroded (6.1.6 (a))

engine oil level a little low

Pass 21 Jul 2023 73,598 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Handbrake Travel

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

Steering/Suspension Components Rusty

Fail 8 Jul 2023 73,589 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Not Working When Headlights On (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Handbrake Travel

N/S/F Seatbelt Slow Retraction

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked with Yellow Chalk - 185R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Steering/Suspension Components Rusty

Gearbox mounting defective Lower Rear Gearbox Mount Requires to be Changed Soon ()

Pass 17 Jun 2022 72,717 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 70,288 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s all four (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 70,288 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s all four (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 68,708 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s all four (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Glass broken at bottom and lose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 68,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s all four (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Glass broken at bottom and lose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 67,176 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 64,393 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s both brake pipes each side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 64,393 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s both brake pipes each side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 61,466 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 57,915 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 55,875 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 55,080 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 7 Jun 2013 50,698 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 48,974 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 46,996 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 46,996 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 44,601 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 44,587 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 41,756 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 39,114 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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J772 MNK is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 75,966 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 J772 MNK, 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 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J772 MNK is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 5 August 1991.

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