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K7 JTB

1992 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,745 mi
Last recorded56,745 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D64,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 JTB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 56,745 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 56,319 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 55,961 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 55,789 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 55,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 55,680 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 55,678 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2017 55,468 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 55,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 52,513 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 18 Jul 2016 52,513 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2015 53,211 miles

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

small cracks rear tyres

Fail 23 Apr 2015 52,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 52,339 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 50,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 26 Jun 2012 50,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jul 2011 48,721 miles

Both front brake discs corroded and worn on inner faces

Fail 5 Jul 2011 48,706 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Both front brake discs corroded and worn on inner faces

Centre exhaust rubber mounts badly deteriorated and slit. Would advise replacement

Pass 6 Jul 2010 45,328 miles

Both front brake discs have some corrosion to inner faces

Front tie bar bushes perished

Horn weak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Unable to view outer front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2010 45,328 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front brake discs have some corrosion to inner faces

Both near side and off side rear brake pipes across rear axle have some corrosion. Would strongly advise the replacement of these two pipes

Front tie bar bushes perished

Horn weak

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Please note, during test cooling system lost coolent due to radiator cooling fans not working. Would advise further investigation required.

Unable to view outer front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2009 41,359 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 41,351 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 41,130 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 41,050 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 41,045 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 41,037 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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K7 JTB is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 64,064 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 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K7 JTB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K7 JTB is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 1 November 1992.

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