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J882 MNX

1991 Talbot Express

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

56,039 mi
Last recorded56,039 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ882 MNX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 56,039 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

CV gaiters damp around securing clips

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 49,925 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 47,484 miles

Exhaust mounting defective system poorly supported advise new mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 47,357 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 46,109 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 45,101 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 44,855 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush BOTH REAR (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 41,715 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 18 Jul 2014 41,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 39,221 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer support rubbers slightly perished

Fail 13 Mar 2013 39,221 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust silencer support rubbers slightly perished

Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,092 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 39,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Battery very weak

Near side rear upper marker lamp not working

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 38,827 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 38,381 miles

inner driveshaft boots require new clips

Pass 8 Aug 2009 37,260 miles

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2009 37,259 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 35,882 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 35,882 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all front brake hoses are detriorated

n/s/r number plate light weather cover is missing

o/s/f brake disc is un stable on norm braking pressure slightly worped

Pass 21 Jun 2007 34,866 miles

front brake inbalance

n/s/r side marker n/w

Pass 26 Jun 2006 33,750 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 33,750 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

exhuast rear mount perished

oil leak

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 21 Jun 2005 31,612 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rubbers cracked

nearside front tyre starting to perish

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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J882 MNX is a 1991 Talbot Express in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J882 MNX, 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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J882 MNX is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J882 MNX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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