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J21 EYC

1992 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,426 mi
Last recorded71,426 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D64,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 EYC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 71,426 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 71,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 68,045 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 65,112 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 60,892 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 59,069 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 58,463 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 51,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner slight corrosion to sill

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

unable to see all brake pads

Pass 4 May 2018 50,357 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 48,577 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 48,381 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 46,682 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 46,682 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 45,753 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak engine area

Pass 22 Jul 2014 43,659 miles

Oil leak

center exhaust box rubber broken others poor both rear axle brake pipes corroded n/s/r tyre cracked on inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2014 43,659 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

center exhaust box rubber broken others poor both rear axle brake pipes corroded n/s/r tyre cracked on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2013 42,966 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 38,971 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 38,971 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 36,716 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 35,091 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 34,114 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 33,205 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 31,665 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 28,767 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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J21 EYC is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J21 EYC, 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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J21 EYC is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 1 July 1992.

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