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J345 EUF

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,241 mi
Last recorded129,241 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ345 EUF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 129,241 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valance corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Not within 30cm. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valance corroded.

Rear Valance corroded.

Fail 22 Aug 2019 129,241 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valance corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Not within 30cm. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valance corroded.

Rear Valance corroded.

Fail 2 May 2019 129,241 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Mid section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 127,983 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 126,459 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 124,719 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 122,600 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 120,552 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 117,352 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 114,082 miles

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

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

after market seatbelts fitted to rear seats not type approved anchorages

n/s sill and back corroded

o/s/f chassis corroded

o/s/r sill/side panel bumper anchorage corroded

rear panel/crossmember corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2012 114,061 miles

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

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

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

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

brake discs corroded

flexy hoses slightly deteriorated

front brake pipes slightly corroded

headlights slightly deteriorated

o/s/r bumper loose

rear brakes noisey

springs worn and corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2007 112,137 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 107,970 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 107,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J345 EUF is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J345 EUF, 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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J345 EUF is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 August 1991.

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