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J310 PFX

1991 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,742 mi
Last recorded91,742 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ310 PFX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 91,742 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on rear inner panel / inner side panels but not affecting structures or rigidity

handbrake near end of reserve travel

superficial corrosion on underside / suspension but not to excess

wheel arches corroded but not to excess or sharp edges

Fail 8 Mar 2022 91,742 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

corrosion on rear inner panel / inner side panels but not affecting structures or rigidity

handbrake near end of reserve travel

superficial corrosion on underside / suspension but not to excess

wheel arches corroded but not to excess or sharp edges

Pass 16 Feb 2021 89,547 miles

Front outer arches corroded / not structual or sharp edges a

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear inner panel / rear inner sills corroded but not structual

Pass 21 Jun 2019 86,841 miles

Offside Front sill step signs of corrosion but not to excess

ns and os inner valances corroded but not to excess or affecting any structures

Fail 20 Jun 2019 86,841 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubbers split / incomplete (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front sill step signs of corrosion but not to excess

ns and os inner valances corroded but not to excess or affecting any structures

Pass 3 Aug 2018 85,110 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 85,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 83,731 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 83,659 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 83,192 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 82,665 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 82,626 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 82,626 miles
Fail 27 May 2013

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 82,390 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 81,924 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 80,582 miles

general corrosion and o/s/f chassis rail corroded,n/s/f and rear tyres perishing

Fail 11 Jun 2009 80,568 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

general corrosion and o/s/f chassis rail corroded,n/s/f and rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Jun 2008 78,810 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 78,800 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 76,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 74,028 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 69,340 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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J310 PFX is a 1991 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 J310 PFX, 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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J310 PFX is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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