MOT Status
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70,669 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Body/wing has corrosion
Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Body/wing has corrosion
Central exhaust rubber missing
Nearside Front Lower body corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel line perished but not leaking near engine
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Corrosion of front non structural member
Nearside Rear Step damaged and loose
Offside Front Corrosion of inner wheel arch
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded & filled (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached mounting corroded thru (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
rear step broken
wheel trims
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)
offside rear wheel bearing slight noise
Front brake application slightly uneven
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J245 BYD is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 J245 BYD, 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 J245 BYD registered?
J245 BYD is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 October 1991.
Is J245 BYD safe to buy?
The MOT history for J245 BYD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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