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J880 MKD

1992 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,560 mi
Last recorded48,560 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D64,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ880 MKD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 48,560 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 47,758 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 45,991 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 45,160 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 43,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 43,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 41,901 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 18 Aug 2020 41,901 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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 2 Sep 2019 41,764 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 40,784 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 40,784 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 39,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 39,127 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 39,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 39,086 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 39,070 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,219 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 35,772 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 34,986 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 34,827 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 34,827 miles

Offside Inner Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 34,036 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f & o/s/f inner tyre walls have very small bulges. not dangerous.

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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J880 MKD is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J880 MKD, 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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What year was J880 MKD registered?

J880 MKD is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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