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J824 WJW

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

90,163 mi
Last recorded90,163 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ824 WJW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 90,163 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 90,162 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 89,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 89,673 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 89,130 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 88,146 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 88,135 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pre cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes to inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under step area (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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 Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 87,031 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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))

nearside front head lamp aim on lower limit

play in offside front inner rack joint

Pass 26 Nov 2020 85,944 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear handbrake low effort

Fail 19 Nov 2020 85,940 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation late to apply (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake lagging in operation offside rear late to release (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

nearside rear handbrake low effort

Pass 14 May 2019 84,033 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber gone slightly soft (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe dereriorated and repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil deposits on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside headlamp has poor pattern due to condensation inside lamp

nearside rear handbrake down on efficiency

Pass 21 May 2018 83,514 miles

Rear leaf springs corroded

spare tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Fail 14 May 2018 83,489 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear leaf springs corroded

spare tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Mar 2017 81,690 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 79,463 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 77,720 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 76,468 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 76,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 70,171 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 64,107 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 57,575 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 57,575 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,915 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 45,049 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 45,049 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 42,920 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 42,920 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 40,995 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 40,114 miles

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

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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J824 WJW is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 J824 WJW, 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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J824 WJW is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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