MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,968 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust rubber mountings perishing.
N/S seatbelt buckle has top of button missing but works fine.
O/S front arch and door step starting to rust
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
temp repair to n/s repeater mount
Front Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
hand brake cable slightly seized
os wiper blade split
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Engine oil leaks.
Some play in steering and lower joints.
Surface corrosion on main brake pipe.
Underbody corroding.
Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J438 SOH is a 1991 Talbot Express in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 J438 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 J438 SOH registered?
J438 SOH is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 October 1991.
Is J438 SOH safe to buy?
The MOT history for J438 SOH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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