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JUI 9628

1988 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

127,369 mi
Last recorded127,369 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2023
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express76,257 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUI 9628
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2023 127,369 miles

Corrosion to inner and outer sills

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underseal used underneath

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 125,187 miles

Corrosion to underside

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2021 121,203 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2020 117,999 miles

Corrosion to inner sills

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front and rear cox sections corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Underseal used underneath

Pass 18 Aug 2019 114,401 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion front inner arches.

Pass 19 Aug 2018 109,869 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Corrosion on both front inner wheel arches

Corrosion on both sills

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 107,897 miles

Slight corrosion to front inner arches

Pass 22 Jul 2016 107,280 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2015 105,852 miles

Both front inner wings have corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight corrosion to O/s and N/s front jacking points

Pass 26 Jul 2014 103,617 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 102,577 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 102,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

general corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2011 102,030 miles

Nearside 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 27 Feb 2009 101,491 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 101,491 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 101,487 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 99,798 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 95,275 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 95,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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JUI 9628 is a 1988 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 76,257 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 JUI 9628, 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 38 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JUI 9628 is a 1988 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 July 1988.

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