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J836 MDD

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,430 mi
Last recorded82,430 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ836 MDD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 82,430 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inner chassis lg heavilly corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2018 82,420 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both interacting with each other (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inner chassis lg heavilly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2017 80,389 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brakes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing play

corrosion to front chassis rails and inner sills

corrosion to rear wheel arches and chassis rails

exhaust mounting rubber perished

rear shackle bushes poor condition

Fail 18 Oct 2017 80,375 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brakes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing play

corrosion to front chassis rails and inner sills

corrosion to rear wheel arches and chassis rails

exhaust mounting rubber perished

rear shackle bushes poor condition

Pass 7 Oct 2016 77,366 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 77,286 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 70,397 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear suspension corroding

nearside rear leaf spring support bracket corroding

offside front inner wing corroding

offside rear leaf spring support bracket corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2014 70,248 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rubbers perishing

front and rear suspension corroding

front and rear wheel arches corroding

front floor corroding near jacking points

offside front inner wheel arch corroding

rear leaf springs corroding

unable to see front brake pads for inspection

Fail 7 Oct 2014 70,248 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rubbers perishing

front and rear suspension corroding

front and rear wheel arches corroding

front floor corroding near jacking points

offside front inner wheel arch corroding

offside front outer sills corroded in places

parts of nearside outer sill corroding

rear leaf springs corroding

unable to see front brake pads for inspection

Fail 8 Sep 2014 70,244 miles

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

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

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

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

check front inner brake pads

front of offside outer sill panel and both inner sill panels rusty outside of prescribed areas

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

front to rear and front metal brake pipes starting to rust

inner/ outer sill panels, wheel arches, inner arches and rear panels starting to rust

nearside front lower brake hose starting to perish

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear suspension leaf springs and mountings starting to rust

rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2013 68,641 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear suspension corroding

front brake pipes corroding at hose end

fuel hose under bonnet chafing

offside rear light lense loose

Fail 5 Jun 2013 68,629 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rubber mountings perishing and aplitting one missing

front and rear suspension corroding

front brake pipes corroding at hose end

front tyres cracking badly on outer walls

fuel hose under bonnet chafing

offside rear light lense loose

Pass 21 May 2012 67,322 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 67,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 66,757 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 May 2011 66,757 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 65,244 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 64,845 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 64,820 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 64,206 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 62,938 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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J836 MDD is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 J836 MDD, 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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J836 MDD is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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