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J455 CYB

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

61,775 mi
Last recorded61,775 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ455 CYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 61,775 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear assistance springs broken

clutch badly worn

corrosion to various suspension and chassis components

was over heating, no coolant in system

Fail 6 Dec 2023 61,775 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at bulkhead (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

clutch badly worn

was over heating, no coolant in system

Pass 1 Jun 2021 61,341 miles

General signs of under body corrosion

Pass 27 May 2020 60,937 miles

General signs of under body corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on front inner wheel arches

Pass 9 Feb 2019 60,465 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn additional springs not from manufacture (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 59,804 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 58,471 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 58,263 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion and offside front chassis in wheel arch in front of wheel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 57,035 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 56,602 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 56,128 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 56,127 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

centre exhaust rubber deteriorated still supporting exhaust system

Pass 1 Jun 2012 85,560 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,835 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 22,625 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 42,866 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 34,544 miles

passenger seat belt plastic cover broken of buckle missing

Fail 22 Jul 2009 34,544 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

passenger seat belt plastic cover broken of buckle missing

Pass 28 Jul 2008 25,531 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 23,637 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 23,625 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 23,238 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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J455 CYB is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J455 CYB, 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 J455 CYB registered?

J455 CYB is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 November 1991.

Is J455 CYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J455 CYB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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