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J223 YSC

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,572 mi
Last recorded76,572 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ223 YSC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 76,572 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reverse lamp not working

Rear wooden floor slightly rotten rear and both sides

Pass 23 Jul 2022 74,480 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 72,756 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 72,768 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and headlamp insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and headlamp insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 71,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspention rod bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspention rod bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2020 71,434 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspention rod bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspention rod bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2018 68,898 miles

n/s rear handbrake efficiency much lower than the o/s rear.

Pass 27 Sep 2017 66,609 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 66,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at inner wheel arch x2 places either side of strut (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 62,854 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 62,845 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 62,781 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 62,739 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

rear dampers appear to have little damping effect

rear tyres are showing signs of age to sidewalls

Fail 13 Sep 2012 62,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 59,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking of inner sidewall

Fail 17 Oct 2009 59,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking of inner sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2008 54,949 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 54,141 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 54,141 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 53,431 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 47,584 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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J223 YSC 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 71.4%.

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 J223 YSC, 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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J223 YSC is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 August 1991.

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