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J870 DGP

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,781 mi
Last recorded78,781 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ870 DGP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 78,781 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 78,779 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 75,326 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres signs of perish on outer side walls

Pass 12 Jan 2009 71,455 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust pretruding out side

Fail 12 Jan 2009 71,455 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

exhaust pretruding out side

Fail 8 Jan 2008 67,692 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 67,692 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 63,874 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 63,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J870 DGP is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J870 DGP, 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 J870 DGP registered?

J870 DGP is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 December 1991.

Is J870 DGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J870 DGP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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