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J334 NWD

1991 Talbot Express 1500 D

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,831 mi
Last recorded61,831 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D75,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ334 NWD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 61,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 61,750 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear, between load valve and flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

slight lean to o/s and rear air bag suspension appears to be deflated

Fail 14 Dec 2017 61,720 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour blue (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear, between load valve and flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

slight lean to o/s and rear air bag suspension appears to be deflated

Pass 3 Oct 2012 53,871 miles

Drivers seat has slight movement

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

N/S/R suspension airbag deflated

O/S/R suspension airbag rubbing on shocker

Slight smearing from O/S wiper blade

slight smearing n/s wiper

Fail 1 Oct 2012 53,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Drivers seat has slight movement

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

N/S/R suspension airbag deflated

O/S/R suspension airbag rubbing on shocker

Slight smearing from O/S wiper blade

Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,203 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 45,176 miles

Exhaust rubber mounting rings perished.

N/S front wiper blade starting to deteriorate.

O/S and N/S rear wheel bearings have a small amount of play.

O/S front brake pipe starting to corrode.

O/S rear brake has a slight bind.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 45,162 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 43,951 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 43,139 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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J334 NWD is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 75,135 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J334 NWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J334 NWD is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 29 November 1991.

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