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J642 MCV

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

37,612 mi
Last recorded37,612 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ642 MCV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 37,612 miles

Osf tyre cracking on tread

Rust forming around windscreen

Rust forming on underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Jun 2013 37,612 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Osf tyre cracking on tread

Rust forming around windscreen

Rust forming on underside of vehicle

Pass 30 May 2012 35,630 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

battery loose

both front inner wheel arch have been repaired by welding

exhaust rubber mounts perishing

front lower panel rusted and holed not prescribed area

o/s/f inner wheel arch rusted and holed not in prescribed area

Fail 29 May 2012 35,630 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

battery loose

both front inner wheel arch have been repaired by welding

exhaust in rusty condition

exhaust rubber mounts perishing

front lower panel rusted and holed not prescribed area

o/s/f inner wheel arch rusted and holed not in prescribed area

Pass 27 May 2011 35,610 miles

corrosion around front behind front bumper both sides more than 30 cms from any structural points

exhaust support rubbers poore condition

slight corrosion front chassis rail

Fail 27 May 2011 35,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion around front behind front bumper both sides more than 30 cms from any structural points

exhaust support rubbers poore condition

slight corrosion front chassis rail

Pass 17 Mar 2010 35,606 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 35,606 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 35,352 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 35,352 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 33,799 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

areas getting quite rusty under vehicle

o/s/r tyre cracking.

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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J642 MCV is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J642 MCV, 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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J642 MCV is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 November 1991.

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