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J998 PFD

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,126 mi
Last recorded94,126 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ998 PFD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 94,126 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 91,971 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 91,913 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 91,913 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 90,112 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 98,788 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY POOR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab steps insecure holed and rusted but secure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Cab steps insecure step holed and rusted but secure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 88,751 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery under n/s seat (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front cab step badly corroded/holed but still secure

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside cab step badly corroded/holed but secure

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 88,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

nearside front jacking point corroded/holed

nearside step corroded/holed

offside front jacking point corroded/holed

Fail 15 May 2019 88,261 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged main feed (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe broken (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside front jacking point corroded/holed

Nearside step corroded/holed

Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside front jacking point corroded/holed

Pass 26 May 2018 87,192 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front brake disc's corroded

Nearside Front step area corroded/holed

Nearside inner wing corroded/holed

Nearside jacking point corroded/holed

Offside Front step area corroded/holed

Offside jacking point corroded/holed

Fail 21 May 2018 87,192 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front brake disc's corroded

Nearside Front step area corroded/holed

Nearside inner wing corroded/holed

Nearside jacking point corroded/holed

Offside Front step area corroded/holed

Offside jacking point corroded/holed

Pass 5 Jun 2017 84,846 miles

o/s/f sill section holed

Fail 31 May 2017 84,846 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 82,237 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 77,572 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 77,572 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 75,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 72,261 miles

Exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 66,832 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 66,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 66,521 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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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J998 PFD is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J998 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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J998 PFD is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 3 April 1992.

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