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J450 CTV

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

101,147 mi
Last recorded101,147 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ450 CTV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 101,147 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 97,140 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 97,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 90,433 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 88,877 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 85,901 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear spring assist spring cracked

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 85,238 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 84,864 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 84,026 miles

Front off side and near side wheel arch corroded

Offside Front jacking mount corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2017 83,380 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 82,516 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 82,516 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 81,289 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 80,365 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 79,059 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 77,155 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 77,120 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 75,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 71,385 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 67,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre wall has slight cracking

slight binding on offside rear brake.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 64,979 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 64,979 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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J450 CTV is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J450 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 J450 CTV registered?

J450 CTV is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 October 1991.

Is J450 CTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J450 CTV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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