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J831 THB

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,841 mi
Last recorded56,841 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ831 THB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 56,841 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 56,824 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 55,770 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 57,132 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 54,462 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 54,409 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 54,404 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2009 53,305 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 53,300 miles

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.

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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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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J831 THB is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 27 September 1991.

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