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B591 NJC

1985 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,410 mi
Last recorded114,410 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1985 Talbot Express77,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB591 NJC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2014 114,410 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 114,049 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 112,492 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 110,536 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 108,620 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 106,268 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 103,560 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 99,529 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 96,861 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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B591 NJC is a 1985 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 77,632 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 B591 NJC, 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 41 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B591 NJC?

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What year was B591 NJC registered?

B591 NJC is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 April 1985.

Is B591 NJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B591 NJC shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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