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J587 LOD

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,312 mi
Last recorded73,312 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ587 LOD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 73,312 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 73,312 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 72,771 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 72,771 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 72,240 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 71,364 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 71,364 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2010 69,410 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 66,678 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 66,678 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 64,742 miles

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

exaust mtgs starting to crack

Pass 27 Jun 2007 63,458 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 60,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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J587 LOD is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J587 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.

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What year was J587 LOD registered?

J587 LOD is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 August 1991.

Is J587 LOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J587 LOD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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