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J800 JKM

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

88,314 mi
Last recorded88,314 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 JKM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 88,314 miles

BOTH CAB STEPS CORRODED BUT NOT STRUCTUAL

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

SLIGHTLY CORRODED THROUGHOUT

Pass 13 Jun 2022 87,878 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 87,874 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement torn out of crossmember (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure inner arch (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure pipe fouling member (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 87,204 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 86,256 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 85,086 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 83,093 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 83,092 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage BOTH REAR INNER ARCHES (6.1.C.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat insecure Sharpe object (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 x secureing straps /mounts (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working dash lights (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 82,518 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 82,517 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 82,373 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 82,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Subframe 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 Front Subframe 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)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 82,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Subframe 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Subframe 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)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 81,450 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

full chassis corroded

n/s/r inner arch exsessivley deterioated

o/s + n/s front coil springs corroded

o/s + n/s front outriggers corroded

o/s/f inner wheelarch corroded

o/s/r inner arch exsessivley deterioated

outer sills not clearly visible

Fail 21 Mar 2012 81,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

full chassis corroded

n/s/r inner arch exsessivley deterioated

o/s + n/s front coil springs corroded

o/s + n/s front outriggers corroded

o/s/f inner wheelarch corroded

o/s/r inner arch exsessivley deterioated

outer sills not clearly visible

Pass 6 Apr 2011 79,047 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear inner wheel arches corroded

unable to check seal on fuel cap due to not haing key

under vehicle corroded

water leak on radiator

wheel rims corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2011 79,047 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear inner wheel arches corroded

unable to check seal on fuel cap due to not haing key

under vehicle corroded

water leak on radiator

wheel rims corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 77,097 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 77,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f step support starting to corrode.

Pass 18 Apr 2009 76,345 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 76,337 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 75,816 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 75,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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J800 JKM is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 J800 JKM, 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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J800 JKM is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 September 1991.

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