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B980 JPK

1984 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,019 mi
Last recorded130,019 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1984 Talbot Express76,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB980 JPK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 130,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 126,215 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 126,161 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 122,477 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 122,477 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 121,406 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 121,406 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 116,014 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

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

bottom n/s/f corner of a post holed

centre exhaust rubber missing and other is broken

centre exhaust slightly corroded and rear exhaust blowing slightly

n/s/f headlight light output slightly deteriorated

o/s/f wing corroded on inside

Pass 19 Oct 2012 112,223 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 112,223 miles

General under cbody corrosion, none excessive or within prescribed areas

Fail 23 Aug 2011 112,223 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

general body chassis corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Pass 22 Jul 2009 112,223 miles

Both front inner wheel arches corroded.

Main front to rear steel brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 115,222 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 112,092 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 111,637 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 11,673 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

battery insecure

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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B980 JPK is a 1984 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1984 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 76,888 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B980 JPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 42 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B980 JPK is a 1984 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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