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J54 TWO

1991 Talbot Express

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

5,514 mi
Last recorded5,514 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ54 TWO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 5,514 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front brake slight binding

rear reflector damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2012 5,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front brake slight binding

rear reflector damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2008 52,931 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s step sill rusting

n/s/f inner wing rusting

rear exhaust mounting split

Fail 18 Jun 2008 52,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s step sill rusting

n/s/f inner wing rusting

rear exhaust mounting split

Pass 30 Nov 2006 51,902 miles

corrosion at front nearside inner wing

corrosion at rear offside inner wing

Fail 15 Nov 2006 51,899 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2006 51,898 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise offside headlight slightly misted

advise slight b low at front exhaust

Fail 6 Sep 2006 51,898 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise corrosion at rear offside and neraside cab mounting areas

advise corroson at front nearside inner wing

advise offside bonnet hinge area corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2005 50,066 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 50,044 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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J54 TWO is a 1991 Talbot Express in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J54 TWO, 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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J54 TWO is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 September 1991.

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