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J43 GOR

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

85,892 mi
Last recorded85,892 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ43 GOR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 85,892 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has movement (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both rear leaf springs corroded and bush's has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorber bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front suspension arm bushes cracked / perished , slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 85,891 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both front to low , adjusted on test (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has movement (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both rear leaf springs corroded and bush's has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorber bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front suspension arm bushes cracked / perished , slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 84,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak suspect waterpump

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 84,858 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak suspect waterpump

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 82,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 78,499 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

standing corrossion to front discs

Fail 10 Jul 2019 78,489 miles

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

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

standing corrossion to front discs

Pass 27 Mar 2018 77,914 miles

Exhaust has two rubbers missing but still supported ok

Pass 14 Mar 2017 76,715 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 76,196 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 75,666 miles

Both front lower arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in exessive movement or play.

Both outer cv gaitors slightly perished

Oil leak

Slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 28 Mar 2014 73,909 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 72,263 miles

Two rear brackets protrude and may cause injury to pedestrians.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 71,250 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 71,250 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 69,279 miles

Both sides rear air spring assistors deflated.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 69,279 miles

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

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

Both sides rear air spring assistors deflated.

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 67,419 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 65,635 miles

Both rear tyres are BADLY cracked on their sidewalls.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 62,520 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 62,456 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 6,330 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 6,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 60,278 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to nearside door mirror glass.

nearside front tyre perishing advise to replace soon.

nearside/offside rear leafsprings bushes wearing.

oil leak

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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J43 GOR is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 J43 GOR, 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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J43 GOR is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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