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RJZ 2436

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,303 mi
Last recorded119,303 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJZ 2436
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 119,303 miles

Nearside Handbrake effort low at only, 100kg, may be in need of repair or adjustment.

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 115,289 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 114,599 miles

Rear bumper sticks out from rear corners, slight hazard

bolt sticking out from bodywork at o/s/r corner, slight hazard

Fail 18 Jun 2018 114,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and bulb insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brake slight fluctuation

Rear bumper sticks out from rear corners, slight hazard

bolt sticking out from bodywork at o/s/r corner, slight hazard

Pass 20 Feb 2015 114,054 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 114,054 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 110,716 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 108,777 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 108,136 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake warning light on

Fail 22 Nov 2011 108,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake warning light on

Pass 3 Jun 2011 107,939 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 107,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 100,448 miles

corrosion in patches around inner front wings

Fail 22 Jun 2010 100,448 miles

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

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

corrosion in patches around inner front wings

Fail 12 Jun 2009 98,311 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear spring hanger bushes slight wear

exhaust pipe holed & corroded

offside front steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2009 98,311 miles

both rear spring hanger bushes slight wear

exhaust pipe holed & corroded

offside front steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2008 97,500 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre has a small split in outer wall.

Fail 2 Jun 2008 97,500 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre has a small split in outer wall.

Pass 13 Jun 2006 80,914 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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RJZ 2436 is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 73,652 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RJZ 2436, 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 36 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RJZ 2436 is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 April 1990.

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