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J813 EMB

1991 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,949 mi
Last recorded69,949 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D75,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ813 EMB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 69,949 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 64,850 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 63,102 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 62,528 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 62,528 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 61,719 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 61,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 60,233 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 60,233 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 57,884 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 57,884 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 56,718 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 54,547 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2007 51,724 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 51,724 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 48,736 miles

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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J813 EMB is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 75,966 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J813 EMB, 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 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J813 EMB registered?

J813 EMB is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 20 September 1991.

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