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J948 MAF

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

64,410 mi
Last recorded64,410 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ948 MAF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2019 64,410 miles

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 Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Damage near side indicator lens

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 54,464 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 54,171 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 53,744 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 52,533 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 50,946 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 49,989 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 48,537 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 47,183 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 45,025 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 41,970 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,251 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 39,573 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 37,663 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 37,475 miles

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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J948 MAF is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 J948 MAF, 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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J948 MAF is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 11 May 1992.

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