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J876 AOO

1992 Talbot Express 1300 P

Grey Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,745 mi
Last recorded61,745 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P58,071 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ876 AOO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 61,745 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 61,745 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 60,525 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 60,525 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 59,425 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp o/s n/s (1.1.A.3f)

all 4 tyres cracking but not showing cords

o/s n/s bulkhead under windscreen corroded

o/s n/s/r shackle mounting bracket slightly corrdoed

Fail 21 Apr 2018 59,425 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp insecure o/s n/s (1.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp o/s n/s (1.1.A.3f)

all 4 tyres cracking but not showing cords

o/s n/s bulkhead under windscreen corroded

o/s n/s/r shackle mounting bracket slightly corrdoed

Pass 7 Apr 2017 59,351 miles

Front o/s n/s inner arch slightly corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front jacking point corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear brake pipe on axel

Offside Rear secondry tail light not working

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s rear mountings (2.4.A.3)

all 4 tyres cracking but not showing cords

Fail 6 Apr 2017 59,351 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp o/s n/s (1.1.A.3f)

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

Front o/s n/s inner arch slightly corroded

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front jacking point corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear brake pipe on axel

Offside Rear secondry tail light not working

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s rear mountings (2.4.A.3)

all 4 tyres cracking but not showing cords

Pass 4 Mar 2016 59,337 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% tail light (1.1.A.3b)

all 4 tyres cracking but not showing cord

exhaust tail pipe corroded

o/s n/s/r front and rear shakle mountings slightly corroded

o/s/f inner arch slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2016 59,337 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% tail light (1.1.A.3b)

all 4 tyres cracking but not showing cord

exhaust tail pipe corroded

o/s n/s/r front and rear shakle mountings slightly corroded

o/s/f inner arch slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,170 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

all 4 tyres crackin but not showing cords

n/s/f inner arch corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

o/s n/s inner door steps corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Fail 14 Apr 2014 59,170 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

all 4 tyres crackin but not showing cords

n/s/f inner arch corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

o/s n/s inner door steps corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Pass 20 Apr 2013 58,832 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracking

o/s/front tyre outer sidewall cracking

rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2013 58,829 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracking

rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 28 May 2012 58,640 miles

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

battery insecure

both rear inner sill sections slightly corroded

both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracking

Fail 25 May 2012 58,637 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery insecure

both rear inner sill sections slightly corroded

both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracking

Pass 19 May 2011 58,075 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 17 May 2011 58,073 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

lower leisure battery tray corroded and battery insecure

Pass 6 May 2010 54,919 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

lesuire battery tray corroded and insecure

Fail 29 Apr 2010 54,896 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

lesuire battery tray corroded and insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2009 54,306 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 54,305 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,829 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 50,783 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 47,163 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 47,163 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 46,687 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2006 46,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
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J876 AOO is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P in Grey with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 58,071 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 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J876 AOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J876 AOO is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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