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J258 BYD

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,122 mi
Last recorded70,122 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ258 BYD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 May 2022 70,122 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 68,763 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 68,474 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 66,957 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 64,708 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 62,718 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 60,267 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 57,046 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 54,638 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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J258 BYD is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J258 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J258 BYD registered?

J258 BYD is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 October 1991.

Is J258 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J258 BYD shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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