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J523 PRU

1991 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,305 mi
Last recorded62,305 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D75,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ523 PRU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Feb 2011 62,305 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 60,761 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 59,732 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 59,555 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 58,498 miles

ADV BRAKE PIPES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION †ADV N/S CV GAITER DAMP

Pass 13 Mar 2006 56,169 miles

adv front brake pipes corroding

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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J523 PRU is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 75,135 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J523 PRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J523 PRU registered?

J523 PRU is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 26 November 1991.

Is J523 PRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J523 PRU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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