MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,905 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 D?
Based on 1,131 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J431 OKV is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1000 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 102,061 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 1000 D fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 132 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J431 OKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1000 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J431 OKV registered?
J431 OKV is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 D, first registered on 16 August 1991.
Is J431 OKV safe to buy?
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