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F227 JKX

1988 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,234 mi
Last recorded114,234 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF227 JKX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 114,234 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 113,975 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 113,971 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear caravan steady arms excessively corroded. O/S likely to fall off

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel well (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 113,568 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside / offside front & centre (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear parking brake effort is lower than the offside

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush nearside & offside (2.4.B.2)

oil residue engine area's

rear box section corroding / levelling legs

Pass 6 Apr 2017 112,127 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear load compensatory valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring shackle end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant lea engine area

oil leak engine area

Fail 6 Apr 2017 112,121 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear load compensatory valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring shackle end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant lea engine area

oil leak engine area

Pass 11 Sep 2014 106,220 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 105,174 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight bind OSF

Fail 13 Sep 2013 105,174 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight bind OSF

Pass 13 Jun 2012 104,888 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 104,880 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 104,838 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 104,378 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 104,378 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 104,261 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 104,261 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 99,804 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 99,804 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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F227 JKX is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 76,257 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 F227 JKX, 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 38 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F227 JKX is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 October 1988.

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