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J441 CTV

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,019 mi
Last recorded37,019 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ441 CTV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 37,019 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel feels slightly rough (2.3 (a) (i))

brake fluid change overdue ?

Pass 19 Jun 2018 36,450 miles

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

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

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

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

brake fluid change due ?

long brake pedal travel (just ok)

Fail 6 Jun 2018 36,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure mountings and adjusters in poor condition (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

brake fluid change due ?

long brake pedal travel (just ok)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 27,561 miles

Body has slight corrosion slight at jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion slight at jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion in front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 25,326 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 25,326 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 23,542 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 22,919 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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J441 CTV is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J441 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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J441 CTV is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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