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JJN 201Y

1983 Talbot Express

Beige Lpg 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,529 mi
Last recorded106,529 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Talbot Express90,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJN 201Y
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 106,529 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 106,098 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 106,072 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened small hole (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing around brake pipe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 106,072 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened small hole (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing around brake pipe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 105,785 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 105,769 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 105,749 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play and offside (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 105,729 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 103,675 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 103,521 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/Rtyre has crack in side wall, not shoeing cords.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 96,750 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 96,747 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Clutch pedal anti slip pad insecure.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 93,559 miles

centre exhaust rubber split

Fail 3 Jun 2011 93,547 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust rubber split

Pass 19 May 2010 90,885 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

Fail 17 May 2010 90,885 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 20 May 2009 85,851 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

steering rack has slight play

Pass 19 May 2008 78,485 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 74,227 miles

slight movement in rack

Pass 9 Jun 2006 66,048 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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JJN 201Y is a 1983 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1983 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 90,564 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 JJN 201Y, 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 43 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JJN 201Y is a 1983 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 June 1983.

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