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E619 JJU

1988 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

93,865 mi
Last recorded93,865 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE619 JJU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 93,865 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) on both sides ()

Fail 25 Jul 2023 93,865 miles

Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting both inner and outer sills and jacking sections holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting on both sides of front upper panels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel on both sides (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) on both sides ()

Pass 4 Jul 2022 93,568 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 92,378 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 91,119 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 88,940 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jun 2019 88,940 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2018 85,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 84,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick up the wrong way (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 83,898 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 83,898 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 83,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre wall perished.

Fail 27 Jun 2016 83,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear tyre wall perished.

Fail 11 May 2016 83,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted trailing arm seized, no movement when jack up. (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 83,601 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

alco axle slightly seiezed

corrosion in offside inner wing

Fail 27 May 2015 83,601 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

alco axle slightly seiezed

corrosion in offside inner wing

Fail 24 Apr 2015 83,590 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both mirror arms loose

corrosion to offside inner wheel arch

Pass 17 Apr 2014 80,801 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 78,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside front seat belt locking device outer cover missing

offside rear radius arm slightly sized

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 15 Apr 2013 78,956 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside rear radius arm slightly sized

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 23 May 2011 78,522 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both side repeaters becoming insecure

front chassis outriggers to inner sills corroded

indicators and hazards flashing slightly fast

n/s headlamp slightly loose and aim at lower limit

n/s/f inner arch area corroded and has a small hole within suspension prescribed area but not seriously weakening box section - JUST ACCEPTABLE

n/s/r brake binding at a point which is JUST ACCEPTABLE

o/s door mirror slightly loose

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 19 May 2011 78,518 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1.5 ltrs of oil added before test due to below minimum

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both side repeaters becoming insecure

front chassis outriggers to inner sills corroding

indicators and hazards flash slightly fast

n/s/f inner arch area corroded and has a small hole within suspension area but not weakening box section in any way - JUST ACCEPTABLE

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s door mirror slightly loose

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 19 Apr 2010 77,947 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 77,942 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All exhaust mounts parished and weak.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 77,094 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 77,094 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 75,782 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 75,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 74,991 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 74,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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E619 JJU is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 76,257 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E619 JJU, 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 38 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E619 JJU is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 March 1988.

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