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J401 SNY

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

46,643 mi
Last recorded46,643 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ401 SNY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 46,643 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 46,637 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 45,451 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 45,446 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 45,196 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 45,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 42,070 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 42,070 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 40,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 40,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 39,964 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 39,964 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 39,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 39,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 37,728 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 37,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s front inner wheel arch corroded but not effecting strength of vehivle

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 36,005 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 34,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 33,662 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,102 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,806 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 29,793 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 29,757 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare wheel tyre in poor condition

Fail 27 Jul 2011 29,757 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare wheel tyre in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2010 80,178 miles

Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 29,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,380 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 24,490 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 24,490 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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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J401 SNY is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,041 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 J401 SNY, 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 35 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J401 SNY is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 August 1991.

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