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J438 SOH

1991 Talbot Express

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,968 mi
Last recorded127,968 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ438 SOH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 127,968 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 127,661 miles

temp repair to n/s repeater mount

Pass 23 Jun 2008
Fail 18 Jun 2008 127,120 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 126,642 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 126,642 miles

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.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 126,131 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 126,121 miles

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.

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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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?

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