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J995 GNJ

1992 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

42,732 mi
Last recorded42,732 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P58,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ995 GNJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2026 42,732 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear brakes need attention (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 42,732 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 42,732 miles

Electronic power steering not working column conversion fitted (2.6 (c))

Exhaust system insecure mountings broken/missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both to flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not retracting (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative cable loose (7.8 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently on base (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,262 miles

near and offside front shocks reduced damping effort

Pass 18 Aug 2011 40,652 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 35,998 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 35,980 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 35,346 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 34,683 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 34,683 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 34,066 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 33,240 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 33,240 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 32,715 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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J995 GNJ is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J995 GNJ, 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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What year was J995 GNJ registered?

J995 GNJ is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 21 March 1992.

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