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J773 MNK

1991 Talbot Express

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,749 mi
Last recorded81,749 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ773 MNK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 81,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 81,749 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 80,864 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 80,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 80,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 80,552 miles

nearside front ball joint ,slight play

rusty front brake discs

Fail 14 May 2018 80,552 miles

rusty front brake discs

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front ball joint ,slight play

Pass 10 Apr 2017 80,545 miles

exhaust hangers cracked and held by cable ties

very rusty brakes, suspension, wheels

very rusty under body

Fail 10 Apr 2017 80,545 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust hangers cracked and held by cable ties

very rusty brakes, suspension, wheels

very rusty under body

Pass 9 Jul 2015 80,289 miles

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 79,670 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 721,055 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 78,923 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 77,741 miles

o/s front tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 9 Jul 2010 77,741 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 5 Nov 2009 77,102 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 74,786 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 72,534 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

various exhaust mountings in poor condition

Fail 19 Nov 2007 72,531 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

various exhaust mountings in poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2006 69,999 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 68,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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J773 MNK is a 1991 Talbot Express in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J773 MNK, 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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J773 MNK is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 August 1991.

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