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J25 FVH

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,230 mi
Last recorded88,230 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 FVH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2023 88,230 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 88,219 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 87,572 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 87,423 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 86,425 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2013 86,418 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 84,296 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 84,295 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

nearside wiper split.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 84,131 miles

N.S.F.Chassis outrigger corroded.

OS Inner wing corroded.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 83,827 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 83,820 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2008 83,377 miles

corrosion n/s/f chassis leg

corrosion on o/s/f and n/s/f sills

o/s headlamp reflector corroded

slight coolant leak

Fail 12 May 2008 83,364 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

corrosion n/s/f chassis leg

corrosion on o/s/f and n/s/f sills

o/s headlamp reflector corroded

slight coolant leak

Pass 23 May 2007 82,781 miles

o/s headlamp reflector corroded

Fail 18 May 2007 82,713 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

reflector corroded in o/s headlamp

slight damage to o/s/f flexible brake hose,catching slightly on retaining clip

Pass 10 May 2006 81,023 miles

corrosion to inner face of o/s/f brake disc/slight judder on brake

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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J25 FVH is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J25 FVH, 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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J25 FVH is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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