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F247 JMJ

1988 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

90,354 mi
Last recorded90,354 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF247 JMJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 90,354 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 90,286 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 88,454 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 85,628 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 85,516 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 82,174 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 82,106 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 77,274 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 74,968 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 74,772 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 74,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing in a few places (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing in a few places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 73,149 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 73,148 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 72,747 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 70,304 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 68,905 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all tyre walls scruffed

o/s/f outer door handle loose

Pass 1 Jun 2010 66,935 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 66,923 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2009 65,143 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 61,754 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 61,754 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 58,633 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 58,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 56,907 miles

All exhaust mounting rubbers starting to deteriorate.

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

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

Offside headlamp reflector tarnished. Both rear springs and hangers corroded. Both front seats in poor condition.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2006 56,907 miles

All exhaust mounting rubbers starting to deteriorate.

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside headlamp reflector tarnished. Both rear springs and hangers corroded. Both front seats in poor condition.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F247 JMJ is a 1988 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 F247 JMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F247 JMJ registered?

F247 JMJ is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 October 1988.

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