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J440 CTV

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

87,291 mi
Last recorded87,291 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ440 CTV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 87,291 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 87,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 85,980 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 83,818 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 83,132 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 83,132 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 82,765 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch has small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

ns jet not spraying but sufficient liquid clearing screen

Fail 20 Apr 2021 82,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front side light inoperative

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch has small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

ns jet not spraying but sufficient liquid clearing screen

Pass 1 Apr 2020 81,724 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 80,033 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))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 76,401 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 76,401 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 112,475 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 74,147 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front center box split (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 71,577 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 71,577 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 68,378 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 64,502 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 64,501 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 63,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 60,192 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 60,188 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 57,499 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 53,908 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 50,649 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 50,435 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 48,952 miles

nearside front bottom battery tray as corroded

nearside front inner wheel arch as a large corrosion scab

nearside front sill to floor lip is corroded & holed

offside front inner wheel arch as corrosion scabs & holed

offside front top battery insecure

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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J440 CTV is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 J440 CTV, 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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What year was J440 CTV registered?

J440 CTV is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 October 1991.

Is J440 CTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J440 CTV shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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