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J445 NUD

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

78,441 mi
Last recorded78,441 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ445 NUD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 78,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 78,265 miles

Coolant leak

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

Underside has general age related corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2022 78,165 miles

AGE RELATED SURFACE RUST TO UNDERSIDE

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

Fail 10 Sep 2022 78,165 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF OSF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 78,955 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 78,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 77,935 miles

Offside Front Lower step area corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2018 77,206 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 77,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2017 77,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2016 76,577 miles

drivers door step corroded not within prescribed areas

Fail 8 Jun 2016 76,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

drivers door step corroded not within prescribed areas

Pass 12 Jun 2015 74,041 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 71,595 miles

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

nearside front mirror slight damage

Pass 17 Jun 2013 68,984 miles

Oil leak

hole in o/s inner step area outside prescribed.

Fail 1 Jun 2013 68,893 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s step hole not in fail area

Pass 14 Jun 2012 66,543 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 66,543 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 64,492 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 62,650 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 61,116 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 61,116 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 59,238 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 57,935 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 57,067 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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J445 NUD is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J445 NUD, 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 J445 NUD registered?

J445 NUD is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 29 November 1991.

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The MOT history for J445 NUD shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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