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J449 HCW

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

161,696 mi
Last recorded161,696 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ449 HCW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 161,696 miles

Vehicle corroded throughout underside - not within prescribed areas

Pass 30 Mar 2023 161,650 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 161,650 miles

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

Coolant leak back of engine ()

Nearside Front hole in engine bay no components near

Nearside Front hole near a pillar but not insecure

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

corrosion underside

exhaust joint

Fail 7 Mar 2022 161,650 miles

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected jacking point /chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak back of engine ()

Nearside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front hole in engine bay no components near

Nearside Front hole near a pillar but not insecure

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Body not fully secure sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

corrosion underside

exhaust joint

Pass 1 Apr 2021 159,989 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in new underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All chassis covered in new underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 159,986 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front valance inside front bumper excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in new underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Head light glass broke part missing (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All chassis covered in new underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 159,925 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front bumper panel rusted

Rear both leaf springs weak

body work and body panels rusted

front and rear suspension rusted

Fail 24 Jun 2019 159,922 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))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount of rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer cross member valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength two layers split apart several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kick up on wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pedal pad close to throttle pedal

front inner wings corroded outside prescribed area

front sills corroded outside prescribed area

handbrake readings only just met requirements

rear springs weak (border line)

Pass 25 May 2018 158,630 miles

Front brake pedal pads fouling the throttle

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly reading slightly low (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 22 May 2018 158,628 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged brake pipe insecure across axle and brake flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake pedal pads fouling the throttle

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly reading slightly low (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 16 May 2017 157,786 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

front bumper carrier corroded and n/s/f insecure

underside o vehicle has advanced corrosion and been extensively welded

Fail 12 May 2017 157,782 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

front bumper carrier corroded and n/s/f insecure

underside o vehicle has advanced corrosion and been extensively welded

Fail 19 Apr 2017 157,774 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel tank filler neck (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak lower radiator hose ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front bumper carrier excessively corroded and n/s/f corner insecure

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

underside and all inner wheel arches been extensively welded and have advanced corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2016 152,488 miles

Nearside Front Dipped beam slightly dim

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 152,478 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Dipped beam slightly dim

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 152,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 152,045 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front bumper insecure

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

clutch slipping

Pass 1 Apr 2014 148,438 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 140,485 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 140,485 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both front outer sills holed but vehicle bult on a chassis

offside rear has slight brake bind

Pass 26 Apr 2012 132,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 132,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 121,418 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise offside rear inner front arch rusted

Fail 21 Apr 2011 121,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise nearside chassie below steering rack arm

advise offside floor rusted

advise offside rear inner front arch rusted

Pass 21 Apr 2010 109,633 miles

headlight has weak security on n/s/f...

o/s/f cv boot has weak security...

rear brakes show imbalance..

Pass 22 Apr 2009 97,024 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 86,816 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 86,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 76,727 miles

o/s inner sill panel corroded not within prescribed area at present

Pass 24 Apr 2006 65,523 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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J449 HCW is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 J449 HCW, 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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J449 HCW is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 August 1991.

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