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J188 LKA

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,877 mi
Last recorded97,877 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ188 LKA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 97,877 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 97,558 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advise both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 96,436 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 96,226 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 95,418 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner door step corroded

Nearside Front behind headlight corroded

Nearside Rear Outer body corroded by bumper

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner door step corroded

Offside Front behind headlight corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 94,817 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 93,437 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 92,869 miles

Both front cv boots deteriorated

Both front tyres wearing outer edges slightly

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 90,193 miles

Offside front c.v boot perished

Offside front tyre close to marker bars

Pass 7 May 2014 89,437 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 88,111 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 88,097 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 87,057 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 85,169 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 82,837 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 82,837 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 79,719 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 77,676 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 77,676 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 76,731 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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J188 LKA is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J188 LKA, 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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J188 LKA is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 October 1991.

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