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J274 DMA

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,818 mi
Last recorded90,818 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ274 DMA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 90,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust getting corroded

handbrake cable getting corroded

inner front panel getting corroded

o/s/f door step insecure

Fail 15 May 2013 90,818 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust getting corroded

handbrake cable getting corroded

inner front panel getting corroded

o/s/f door step insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2011 90,660 miles

Oil leak

backplates getting corroded

handbrake cable getting corroded

o/s/f door stepcorroded

Fail 10 Aug 2011 90,659 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

backplates getting corroded

handbrake cable getting corroded

o/s/f door stepcorroded

Pass 19 Jul 2010 90,526 miles

all brake pipes getting corroded

o/s/f jacking point getting corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2010 90,525 miles

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

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

all brake pipes getting corroded

o/s/f jacking point getting corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2009 89,661 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

OSF & NSF TYRES PERISHED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE.

Fail 6 Jul 2009 89,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake pipes greased

o/s/f n/s/r tyre walls cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2008 86,717 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

off side front tyre starting to perrish

Pass 16 Jul 2007 84,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 82,211 miles

rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

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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J274 DMA is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J274 DMA, 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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J274 DMA is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 September 1991.

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