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SJI 6066

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,789 mi
Last recorded91,789 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJI 6066
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 91,789 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 91,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 arms bushing yellow marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 arms bushing yellow marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring loom touching drive sahft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 91,235 miles

front and rear suspension springs corroded

general chassis corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2019 91,229 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

x2 front and x2 rear springs corroded.

Fail 27 Aug 2019 91,211 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Brake servo inoperative vacuum pump innop (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 88,858 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake lightly binding.

Fail 21 Aug 2018 88,858 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended hazard lights not flashing on tow board. (4.10 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake lightly binding.

Pass 9 Aug 2017 87,911 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 87,911 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected socket flip cover painted over wont open (1.9.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 87,783 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside as pipes run through inner wings to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also offside & nearside rear parking brakes are slow to release (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside all four mounting arears are slightly rusting (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes across the rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 86,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded & offside pipe through inner wing to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake is slightly binding

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded across the rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 86,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded & offside pipe through inner wing to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear brake is slightly binding

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded across the rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 82,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all exhaust rubbers splitting

movement in upper steering column when steering wheel turned

rear position lights flickering

Fail 21 Oct 2014 82,820 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all exhaust rubbers splitting

rear position lights flickering

Pass 16 Oct 2013 76,486 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both rear leaf springs weak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in n/s rack end

Fail 9 Oct 2013 76,370 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both rear leaf springs weak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 16 Oct 2012 74,916 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

small marks in windsrceen

Pass 12 Oct 2011 73,957 miles

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

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

front discs rusting

Fail 11 Oct 2011 73,957 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

front discs rusting

Pass 18 May 2010 72,824 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 69,971 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust mounts deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2008 68,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust mounting poor x3 will need attention soon

Pass 2 Apr 2008 68,931 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust mounting poor x3 will need attention soon

Pass 12 Sep 2006 68,059 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 68,059 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

play in both rear wheel bearings

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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SJI 6066 is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SJI 6066, 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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SJI 6066 is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 June 1990.

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