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J901 SVS

1992 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,726 mi
Last recorded37,726 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D64,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ901 SVS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 37,726 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 37,680 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 34,593 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 34,593 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 34,206 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 34,206 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 32,578 miles

o/s front brake pipe showing some corrosion

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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J901 SVS is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 64,064 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J901 SVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J901 SVS registered?

J901 SVS is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 11 May 1992.

Is J901 SVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J901 SVS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J901 SVS have outstanding finance?

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