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J342 HRV

1991 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

60,057 mi
Last recorded60,057 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P63,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ342 HRV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 60,057 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear helper spring broken

Pass 30 Mar 2010 58,920 miles

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

offside rear helper spring broken

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 29 Mar 2010 58,920 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

offside rear helper spring broken

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 29 Jan 2009 56,712 miles

Motorbike mounted on rear

O/S/F upper marker light not working

O/S/R upper marker not working

Fail 28 Jan 2009 56,712 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Motorbike mounted on rear

O/S/F upper marker light not working

O/S/R upper marker not working

Pass 11 Feb 2008 54,521 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM MOUNTINGS STARTING TO PERISH

FRONT SILENCER BAFFELS LOOSE

OUTER CV GAITERS STARTING TO PERISH

RADIATOR HOUSING CORRODED

SLIGHT FREE PLAY BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT FREE PLAY O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

SURFACE CORROSSION O/S/F BRAKE PIPES

Fail 9 Feb 2008 54,521 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

EXHAUST SYSTEM MOUNTINGS STARTING TO PERISH

FRONT SILENCER BAFFELS LOOSE

OUTER CV GAITERS STARTING TO PERISH

RADIATOR HOUSING CORRODED

SLIGHT FREE PLAY BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT FREE PLAY O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

SURFACE CORROSSION O/S/F BRAKE PIPES

Pass 6 Mar 2007 52,155 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 52,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2006 51,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 51,022 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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J342 HRV is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 63,836 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 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J342 HRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J342 HRV is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 10 December 1991.

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