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J82 BRA

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,939 mi
Last recorded87,939 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ82 BRA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 87,939 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 87,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 79,409 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 74,288 miles

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

exhaust fouling fuel tank

Fail 17 Jul 2017 74,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust fouling fuel tank

Pass 8 Aug 2016 73,674 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 73,662 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 73,068 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 69,044 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 67,680 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 66,429 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 64,319 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 62,639 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 60,730 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 58,622 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 56,773 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 56,773 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 55,544 miles

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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J82 BRA is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J82 BRA, 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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J82 BRA is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 August 1991.

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