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C8 JJP

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,388 mi
Last recorded91,388 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 JJP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 91,388 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 91,340 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 91,185 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 90,933 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 89,660 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 89,660 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 May 2015 88,602 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 86,961 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 86,961 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 84,258 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 83,539 miles

Gearbox rear mounting rubber starting to deteriorate

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear exhaust mounting rubber starting to split/perish

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2012 83,539 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Gearbox rear mounting rubber starting to deteriorate

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear exhaust mounting rubber starting to split/perish

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2011 82,652 miles

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

gearbox mount lower deteriorating

Fail 9 May 2011 82,624 miles

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

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

gearbox mount lower deteriorating

Pass 10 May 2010 80,957 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 May 2010

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2009 68,623 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 57,050 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rear tail pipe damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2008 57,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rear tail pipe damaged

Pass 9 May 2007 50,594 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 50,573 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 44,968 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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C8 JJP is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 C8 JJP, 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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C8 JJP is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 April 1991.

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