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H755 JDG

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,755 mi
Last recorded104,755 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH755 JDG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 104,755 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 104,755 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 103,241 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 99,159 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 99,159 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 94,993 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 94,993 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 91,262 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 88,232 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 81,410 miles

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

brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

exhaust rubber mount perished

front flexy hoses deteriorated

front springs corroded

indicator and hazard light speed

n/s/f tyre perished

oil leak

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

rear brakes imballanced

spare wheel missing?

Pass 18 Jul 2012 74,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 22 Jul 2011 68,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise rear hand brake needs attension just passed

Pass 20 Jul 2010 60,288 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 60,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 53,230 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 51,805 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 51,767 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 48,455 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 40,579 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 40,578 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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H755 JDG is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,041 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 H755 JDG, 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 35 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H755 JDG is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1991.

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