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J947 EHU

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,674 mi
Last recorded132,674 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ947 EHU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2024 132,674 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount 3x places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 131,726 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2023 131,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both front brake discs badly corroded

Brake efforts only just met

Brake pedal 'spongy'

Engine oil leak

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

Suspect poor connection to NS dip headlight

Pass 21 Apr 2022 130,625 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 130,617 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger bracket mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 129,033 miles

Offside Rear leaf spring out of alignment, not fouling wheel at time of test

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both nearside rear spring hangers mount plates corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 128,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch x2 areas- as chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring out of alignment, not fouling wheel at time of test

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both nearside rear spring hangers mount plates corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 128,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive foremost spring hanger mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearmost spring hanger mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened leaves out of alignment (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 127,216 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount slight slack

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres starting to crack on tread and side walls

Fail 9 Apr 2019 127,205 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind rack boot (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger for spring shackle sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front main beam warning light not working

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mount slight slack

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 125,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion n/o/s (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/o/s (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 125,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion n/o/s (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/o/s (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high n/o/s (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/o/s (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 125,648 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/o/s (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/o/s (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired n/o/s (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 125,329 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 125,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 124,980 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 124,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 124,391 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 120,715 miles

A little corrosion starting front inner wings and rear spring mounts

A little corrosion starting in front to rear brake pipe (near brake valve) & Nearside front brake pipes

Slight chuff on exhaust tailpipe

Fail 18 Aug 2010 120,715 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

A little corrosion starting front inner wings and rear spring mounts

A little corrosion starting in front to rear brake pipe (near brake valve) & Nearside front brake pipes

Slight chuff on exhaust tailpipe

Pass 8 Sep 2009 113,207 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 112,857 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 103,422 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 103,422 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 93,284 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 93,284 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 81,784 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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J947 EHU is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 J947 EHU, 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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J947 EHU is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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