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J358 CCH

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,534 mi
Last recorded79,534 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ358 CCH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 79,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 79,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside rear tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 17 Aug 2017 79,423 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 79,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 78,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 78,966 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 78,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 78,089 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 78,089 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 78,062 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 77,637 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 76,443 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 76,443 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 75,369 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 74,839 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 74,824 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 71,747 miles

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

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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J358 CCH is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J358 CCH, 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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J358 CCH is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 September 1991.

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