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J334 WRE

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

69,265 mi
Last recorded69,265 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ334 WRE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 69,265 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 69,260 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 65,806 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 65,806 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front inner wheel arches corroded

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

rear tyres chopping

Pass 18 Aug 2014 62,672 miles

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

Fail 16 Aug 2014 62,671 miles

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

Pass 29 Jul 2013 61,365 miles

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

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

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

one offside rear side light bulb not working

small stone chip to screen

Fail 24 Jul 2013 61,364 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

one offside rear side light bulb not working

small stone chip to screen

Pass 6 Aug 2012 60,195 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 6 Aug 2012 60,195 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2011 59,071 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 59,071 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

1 bulb nearside rearlight inoperative

Pass 12 Aug 2010 57,409 miles

corrosion to offside front inner wheelarch

offside rear hand brake cable perished

one nearside sidelight bulb not working

Fail 11 Aug 2010 57,408 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tail light one bulb not working

offside front inner wing corroded

offside rear handbrake cable outer caseing perished

Pass 10 Aug 2009 56,739 miles

One rear light bulb not working on the nearside

Fail 10 Aug 2009 56,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

One rear light bulb not working on the nearside

Pass 14 Aug 2008 56,191 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2008 56,191 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside wiper blade split

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2007 54,305 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 54,305 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 50,691 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 50,691 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

1 Rearlight bulb not working on offside

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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J334 WRE is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 J334 WRE, 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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J334 WRE is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 27 September 1991.

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