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J802 OEC

1992 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

53,528 mi
Last recorded53,528 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D64,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ802 OEC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 53,528 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 53,497 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2025 52,190 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 52,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury inner sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose front inner wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2024 51,356 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 50,777 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 49,430 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 49,430 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 49,412 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 49,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 48,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 47,652 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 47,641 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 44,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRON TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 44,046 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRON TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 38,243 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 38,242 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 32,602 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 29,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 29,015 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 26,353 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 26,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 22,102 miles
Fail 28 May 2013

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 20,909 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 19,992 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 19,992 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 18,275 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s steering rack boot deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2010 18,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s steering rack boot deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2007 18,243 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 18,186 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 18,165 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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J802 OEC is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 64,064 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 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J802 OEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J802 OEC is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 9 March 1992.

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