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J33 MRV

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,307 mi
Last recorded85,307 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 MRV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 85,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer seal showing corrosion

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2020 84,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 85,895 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

Fail 11 Jan 2019 83,895 miles

Emissions not tested VEHICLE OVERHEATING REQUIRES COOLANT RE-FILL (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER STEP YELLOW (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL MULTI HOLES YELLOW (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER STEP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced TO REAR OF TYRE YELLOW (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SURFACE CORROSION TO MAJORITY OF UNDERSIDE INCLUDING INNER ARCHES AND WINGS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 81,523 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 79,210 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 76,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner door step slightly corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner door step slightly corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 76,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner door step slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner door step slightly corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 73,916 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 73,916 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 72,065 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 72,051 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

all corrision points marked with chalk

drivers door outer handle faulty

engine will only run on part choke

Pass 25 Jul 2012 71,225 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 70,994 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 67,935 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 65,534 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 65,534 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 62,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 May 2008 62,978 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 60,161 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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J33 MRV is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J33 MRV, 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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J33 MRV is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 August 1991.

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