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J159 WPY

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,728 mi
Last recorded104,728 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ159 WPY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 104,728 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 102,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear step corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 100,633 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 97,608 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 94,789 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside step holed outwith prescribed area

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 92,467 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 92,647 miles

Electrical wiring insecure at battery (1.9.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 90,489 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 90,433 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 89,269 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 89,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

offside front wheel arch corroded

offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2012 86,715 miles

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

both front inner wings at tie bars slight corrossion

Fail 21 Jun 2012 86,715 miles

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

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

both front inner wings at tie bars slight corrossion

Pass 4 Jun 2011 83,795 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 83,795 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

ADVISORY BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT PITTING

Pass 15 May 2010 81,917 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 81,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 79,487 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 75,584 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 75,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 70,471 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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J159 WPY is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J159 WPY, 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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J159 WPY is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 August 1991.

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