MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,841 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
N/S rear hand brake cable casing cracking
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ELECTRICAL WIRES HANGING INSIDE
ENGINE SHOWING EVDIENCE OF OVERHEATING
ENGINE SUMP RUSTY
Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE CR6
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
TEMPERATURE GUAGE SHOWING ON DASHBOARD
VEHICLE UNDERSIDE SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE RUST
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)
Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
BATTERY LOOSE CR6
ENGINE SUMP RUSTY
Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
FRONT BUMPER INSECURE
OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE CR6
VEHICLE UNDERSIDE SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE RUST
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J831 THB is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J831 THB, 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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What year was J831 THB registered?
J831 THB is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 27 September 1991.
Is J831 THB safe to buy?
The MOT history for J831 THB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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