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J406 JPN

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,113 mi
Last recorded92,113 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ406 JPN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 92,113 miles

corrosion around n/s and o/s front outer sills

front to rear brake pipes corroding o/s/f brake pipe corroding o/s/r brake pipe corroding

slight exhaust blow

Pass 28 May 2016 91,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s hand brake cable in poor condition

Pass 22 May 2015 89,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres badly perished

Pass 24 May 2014 85,966 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 85,394 miles

Corrosion to both inner front wheel arches

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

OSF cv gaiter perished

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 83,250 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 83,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 78,768 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 78,753 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 70,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 67,803 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 66,557 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 66,547 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 64,688 miles

exhaust tialpipe showing signs of deterioration

stone chip in n/s/f headlamp glass

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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J406 JPN is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J406 JPN, 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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J406 JPN is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 September 1991.

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