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J246 FMV

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,436 mi
Last recorded119,436 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ246 FMV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 119,436 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Battery terminals, (4.11 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 119,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2nd box blown (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 118,984 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 118,961 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 117,094 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 117,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill excessively corroded. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Showing white light to rear of vehicle. (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 113,558 miles

corrosion showing on sills & a hole caused by corrosion on nearside chssis outrigger - non prescribed

Fail 8 Apr 2015 113,558 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion showing on sills & a hole caused by corrosion on nearside chssis outrigger - non prescribed

Pass 28 Apr 2014 111,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

corrosion n/s outer sill

corrosion/hole by n/s/f jacking point

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2014 111,838 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

corrosion n/s outer sill

corrosion/hole by n/s/f jacking point

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2013 111,195 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 109,517 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 108,290 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 106,305 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 104,884 miles

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

front number plate starting to discolour

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

one centre and one rear exhaust mounting rubber missing(syatem secure)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 104,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front number plate starting to discolour

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

one centre and one rear exhaust mounting rubber missing(syatem secure)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 104,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2006 102,072 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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J246 FMV is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 J246 FMV, 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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J246 FMV is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 October 1991.

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