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J181 MNX

1991 Talbot Express

Cream Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,658 mi
Last recorded22,658 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ181 MNX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 22,658 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 22,658 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/r top indicator inop

Pass 9 Nov 2007 117,657 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 117,657 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 117,657 miles
Fail 19 May 2005 117,657 miles

Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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J181 MNX is a 1991 Talbot Express in Cream with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J181 MNX, 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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What year was J181 MNX registered?

J181 MNX is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 October 1991.

Is J181 MNX safe to buy?

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