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J957 JKP

1992 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,778 mi
Last recorded73,778 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P58,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ957 JKP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2023 73,778 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 71,310 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 71,295 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 69,895 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 69,895 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps "kick Up" to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 68,586 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 67,801 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 64,391 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 64,388 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,086 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 60,086 miles

Nearside Lower Battery insecure battery tray excessively corroded & clamp not secured (1.9.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear down pipe join (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2015 56,748 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 56,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 51,346 miles

nearside battery tray corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 51,346 miles

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust mount rubbers deteriorated

nearside battery tray corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 48,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 48,191 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 44,327 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

leasure battery tray corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2012 44,327 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

leasure battery tray corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 43,356 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 43,356 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,022 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Apr 2009 35,373 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 32,405 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 31,889 miles

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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J957 JKP is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J957 JKP, 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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J957 JKP is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 16 April 1992.

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