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J788 HBP

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

97,828 mi
Last recorded97,828 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ788 HBP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 97,828 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills also have repairs covered with underseal and filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 97,828 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills also have repairs covered with underseal and filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 96,734 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

inner sills rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2024 96,321 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 96,316 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 96,061 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 96,056 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 96,033 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 95,102 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 95,102 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 94,936 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 94,199 miles

All steel brake pipes corroded

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 94,198 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded On outer door sill (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All steel brake pipes corroded

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 94,168 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

All front steel brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Inner drive shaft boot deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2015 91,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive within prescribed areas

Fail 6 Jul 2015 91,571 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive within prescribed areas

Pass 13 May 2014 91,437 miles

Patches made too underside coated in substance hard too asses strength of repairs

Wipers poor

head lamp reflectors poor

Fail 29 Apr 2014 91,431 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Patches made too underside coated in substance hard too asses strength of repairs

Wipers poor

head lamp reflectors poor

Pass 27 Mar 2013 90,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pipes slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 90,223 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 89,048 miles

Corrosion on nearside inner sill.

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

Nearside rear inner sill corroded.

Nearside rear valance excessively corroded.

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

Offside rear valance excessively corroded.

Fail 19 Mar 2012 89,040 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion on nearside inner sill.

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

Nearside rear inner sill corroded.

Nearside rear valance excessively corroded.

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

Offside rear valance excessively corroded.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 88,371 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 84,585 miles

n/s inner sill corroding

Fail 2 Mar 2010 84,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

n/s inner sill corroding

Fail 28 Jan 2010 84,557 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 80,249 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 75,548 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 70,074 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 66,192 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 66,192 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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J788 HBP is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J788 HBP, 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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J788 HBP is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 3 June 1992.

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