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J990 PFD

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,405 mi
Last recorded56,405 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ990 PFD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 56,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 56,214 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 55,670 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 55,670 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 51,865 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 51,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 49,503 miles

BOTH FRONT AND O/S/R TYRES OLD AND/OR PERISHED SIDEWALLS

BRAKE PIPES PAINTED BLACK, THUS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT PIPES.

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion SMALL HOLE IN INNER WING (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR SPRINGS WORN FLAT (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 49,484 miles

Brake pipes covered in black paint so unable to check for corrosion

Fail 10 May 2016 49,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rubber mounts cracked and perished and 1 rubber mount broken (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Brake pipes covered in black paint so unable to check for corrosion

Pass 20 May 2015 49,005 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 48,843 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 48,418 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 48,418 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 48,345 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 47,968 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 47,543 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 47,428 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 43,729 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 43,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 39,891 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 39,738 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise various surface corrosion under vehicle

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 May 2006 39,738 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J990 PFD is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 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 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 J990 PFD, 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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What year was J990 PFD registered?

J990 PFD is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 5 March 1992.

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