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J474 RPH

1992 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

53,394 mi
Last recorded53,394 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P58,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ474 RPH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 53,394 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & exhaust system rusty/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective hangers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front clamp fractured (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened several front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 53,389 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & exhaust system rusty/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective hangers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front clamp fractured (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened several front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s/f & n/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 53,014 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective several hangers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

several suspension & exhaust system rusty

Pass 24 May 2023 52,916 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MOST BRAKE PIPES GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBERS PERISHED (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONT BOTH SIDES ()

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 May 2023 52,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested BULB INOP (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding UNABLE TO TEST FOR WHEEL BEARINGS (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MOST BRAKE PIPES GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBERS PERISHED (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONT BOTH SIDES ()

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 May 2023 52,905 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member at tie rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

two out of four exhaust mounting rubber broken remaining two are perished

Pass 16 Jul 2021 51,971 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 51,967 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety petrol leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2019 51,858 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 51,858 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear cracking on side walls and in tread

Pass 5 Oct 2017 51,468 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 51,466 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 50,432 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 May 2015 49,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2015 49,403 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 49,123 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBERS BADLY PERISHED

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 19 May 2014 49,123 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBERS BADLY PERISHED

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 48,884 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 28 May 2013 48,884 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 48,849 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 46,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

reposition rear exhaust so gasses escape from under vehicle

Pass 18 Aug 2009 46,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

reposition rear exhaust so gasses escape from under vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2008 42,864 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 42,864 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 41,399 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
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J474 RPH is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 58,071 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 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J474 RPH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J474 RPH is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 18 May 1992.

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