MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,583 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
washer jet insurcure
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J701 HTP is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 J701 HTP, 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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How do I check the history of J701 HTP?
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What year was J701 HTP registered?
J701 HTP is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 October 1991.
Is J701 HTP safe to buy?
The MOT history for J701 HTP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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