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J521 BVG

1991 Talbot Express

White Lpg 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,982 mi
Last recorded114,982 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ521 BVG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 114,982 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Gearbox mounting defective

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

inner and outer sill area very badly corroded and holed

o/s inner gaiter insecure

Fail 22 Feb 2013 114,982 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front bumper insecure

Gearbox mounting defective

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front disc's badly corroded

inner and outer sill area very badly corroded and holed

o/s inner gaiter insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2012 11,272 miles

rear valance and inner valance rusted

Fail 4 Jan 2012 11,272 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

rear valance and inner valance rusted

Pass 21 Jan 2011 107,500 miles

n/s udner sill rusted,o/s udner sill rusted not within 30cm from any mounting point

Pass 22 Jan 2010 101,999 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 95,796 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 90,909 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 83,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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J521 BVG is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J521 BVG, 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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J521 BVG is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J521 BVG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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