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J586 LOD

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,073 mi
Last recorded73,073 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ586 LOD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 73,073 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 71,568 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 71,402 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 71,397 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 71,392 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 71,388 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 71,381 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 71,381 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 71,375 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 71,374 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt broken (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 71,364 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 71,072 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 70,773 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 70,312 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 69,945 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 69,126 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 68,303 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 66,870 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 65,932 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 64,776 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 64,776 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (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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J586 LOD is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J586 LOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J586 LOD registered?

J586 LOD is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 August 1991.

Is J586 LOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J586 LOD shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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