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J906 UEF

1992 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,008 mi
Last recorded67,008 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P58,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ906 UEF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 67,008 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 67,008 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended missing (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 66,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 63,888 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 61,687 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 59,000 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 58,124 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 56,702 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 54,667 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 52,035 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 52,026 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 50,023 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 49,294 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 49,207 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 49,207 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 49,126 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 49,126 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 47,459 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 47,218 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 47,218 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 46,237 miles

exhaust system loose

Fail 22 Jul 2011 46,237 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

exhaust system loose

Pass 16 Jul 2010 45,593 miles

brake pipes to off side front hoses corroded

off side front tyre badly perrished

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

sligt inbalance on rear foot brake

Fail 14 Jul 2010 45,593 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pipes to off side front hoses corroded

off side front tyre badly perrished

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

sligt inbalance on rear foot brake

Pass 23 Jul 2009 44,021 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 44,021 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 40,912 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 40,908 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 39,620 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 39,620 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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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J906 UEF is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J906 UEF, 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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J906 UEF is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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