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J615 SEB

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,305 mi
Last recorded21,305 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ615 SEB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 21,305 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust rubber missing

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 28 Aug 2012 219,295 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust rubber missing

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 1 Aug 2011 218,939 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front seats slightly loose

rear leaf springs corroded

slight cracks in exhaust rubber mountings

slight damage to o/s headlamp

Fail 18 Jul 2011 218,929 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front seats slightly loose

rear leaf springs corroded

slight cracks in exhaust rubber mountings

slight damage to o/s headlamp

Pass 18 Aug 2010 218,913 miles

Both front brake discs slghtly pitted and scored

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside and offside outer and inner sills and offside front jacking point areas slightly holed and coroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 218,913 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both front brake discs slghtly pitted and scored

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside and offside outer and inner sills and offside front jacking point areas slightly holed and coroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 233,315 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 232,329 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 231,197 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 231,197 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J615 SEB is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J615 SEB, 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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J615 SEB is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 November 1991.

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