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J285 ONK

1991 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,422 mi
Last recorded83,422 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ285 ONK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 83,422 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 83,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2015 77,211 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2015 77,211 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 69,279 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 69,279 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 66,118 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 66,116 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

advanced corrosion to exhaust

battery insecure

corrosion to some suspension components

corrosion to undercarriage & components

front brake discs corroded

front to rear & all front brake pipes corroded

nsr brake binding slightly

osf seat loose

osr tyre distorted

Pass 19 Dec 2011 62,794 miles

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

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

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

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust heavily corroded , especially rear tailpipe

front brake discs corroding on surfaces

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 2 Dec 2011 62,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside mirror glass cracked

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake reading uneven may need adjusting

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight knock felt at steering wheel

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 58,221 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front disc's scored/pitting

exhaust rubber flanges deteriorating advise to change

exhaust sheild rattle (loose above box)

n/s mirror cracked

slight knock in steering felt at wheel

wipers poor advise to change

Fail 3 Dec 2010 58,221 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front disc's scored/pitting

exhaust rubber flanges deteriorating advise to change

exhaust sheild rattle (loose above box)

n/s mirror cracked

slight knock in steering felt at wheel

wipers poor advise to change

Pass 19 Nov 2009 54,540 miles

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

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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J285 ONK is a 1991 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J285 ONK, 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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J285 ONK is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 October 1991.

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