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A139 RUR

1984 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,866 mi
Last recorded104,866 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA139 RUR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 104,866 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 104,866 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Repeater lamp not working

Pass 12 Aug 2024 103,340 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 102,408 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 102,023 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 100,913 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 99,891 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 97,761 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 97,761 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 94,715 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 92,678 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 90,403 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 90,403 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 88,063 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 84,920 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 82,012 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 78,991 miles

Exhaust mounting perished

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 75,139 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 72,060 miles

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Fail 21 Apr 2010 72,060 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 29 Apr 2009 69,942 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

all four front brake hoses poor condition

offside rear and nearside rear spring mounting areas starting to corrode

Pass 11 Apr 2008 67,450 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 18 Apr 2007 65,137 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 63,509 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 63,489 miles

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

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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A139 RUR is a 1984 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A139 RUR, 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 42 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A139 RUR is a 1984 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 2 May 1984.

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