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J776 LJX

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,380 mi
Last recorded81,380 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ776 LJX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 81,380 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 81,380 miles

Fuel pipe leaking And Insecure - Catching On Steering Rack (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 81,374 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 81,328 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 81,245 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 79,762 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 79,657 miles

Front both tyres cracking

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very cracked/weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear brake lag-23%

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

brake master cylinder cable tied

Fail 24 Oct 2018 79,657 miles

Exhaust system insecure 6xrubber mounts missing/broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front both tyres cracking

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very cracked/weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity inner bulb inoperative (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake lag-23%

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

brake master cylinder cable tied

Pass 3 Oct 2017 74,101 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 72,759 miles

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

offside screen damaged out off zone / testerble area .

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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J776 LJX is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J776 LJX, 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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J776 LJX is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 16 April 1992.

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