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J284 PTA

1992 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,017 mi
Last recorded41,017 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D64,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ284 PTA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 41,017 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 40,747 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2022 40,746 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 37,798 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 39,796 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 39,561 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 39,260 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 38,535 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 38,198 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 38,198 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 37,461 miles

all tyres perishing

front discs corroding on edges

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f wheel bearing has very slight play

rear leaf spring eye bushes deteriorating

rear leaf springs weak

small chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Sep 2013 37,149 miles

exhaust corroding in places

front discs corroding

general underbody corrosion

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play both rear wheel bearings

suspension shows age/wear

Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,368 miles

exhaust corroding in places

front discs corroding

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

suspension shows age/wear

Fail 21 Aug 2012 36,336 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroding in places

front discs corroding

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

suspension shows age/wear

Pass 10 Aug 2011 35,447 miles

both front wipers starting to smear(may need replacing soon)

both rear bearings slight noise

exhaust heavily corroded in places

front discs heavily corroded/poor condition (may need replacing soon)

general underbody corrosion

o/s top marker loose

release bearing noisey

suspension shows age/wear

windscreen craked (close to limit)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 35,447 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wipers starting to smear(may need replacing soon)

both rear bearings slight noise

exhaust heavily corroded in places

front discs heavily corroded/poor condition (may need replacing soon)

general underbody corrosion

o/s top marker loose

release bearing noisey

suspension shows age/wear

windscreen craked (close to limit)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 33,668 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 33,647 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 33,645 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 33,636 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,972 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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J284 PTA is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J284 PTA, 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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J284 PTA is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 28 May 1992.

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