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J429 SOH

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,688 mi
Last recorded115,688 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ429 SOH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 115,688 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 115,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 115,101 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 115,101 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 115,053 miles

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

sills corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2011 115,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 115,053 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 115,053 miles

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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J429 SOH is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J429 SOH, 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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What year was J429 SOH registered?

J429 SOH is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 October 1991.

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