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JHZ 6024

1985 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,440 mi
Last recorded70,440 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1985 Talbot Express77,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHZ 6024
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2015 70,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

general rust

nearside front inner jack point/inner wing rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,746 miles

2nd battery mount slightly wobbly

Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,014 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gearbox mount spliting

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 8 Apr 2013 67,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gearbox mount spliting

surface corrosion under vehicle

thick underseal applied under vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2012 65,561 miles

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

corrosion on o/s/r inner body panel

front panel corroded o/s n/s not mot failure

gearbox mount starting to crack

surface corrosion under vehicle front and rear

Fail 16 Apr 2012 65,561 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

corrosion on o/s/r inner body panel

front panel corroded o/s n/s not mot failure

gearbox mount starting to crack

surface corrosion under vehicle front and rear

Pass 20 Apr 2011 63,138 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 62,084 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 61,269 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 61,265 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 60,116 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 59,393 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 58,036 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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JHZ 6024 is a 1985 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1985 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 77,632 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 JHZ 6024, 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 41 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JHZ 6024 registered?

JHZ 6024 is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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