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J460 HCW

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,312 mi
Last recorded158,312 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ460 HCW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 158,312 miles

All springs corroded

Both side step brackets corroded

Corrosion throughout chassis

Leisure battery box corroded

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 157,994 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heavley underseal

Fail 19 Jul 2024 157,994 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (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))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended doesn't retract (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 157,595 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 157,150 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 156,308 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 155,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 154,958 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 154,956 miles

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 154,266 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 154,258 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broke/loose (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Central all body mounting points corroded but not weakened

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable excessively noisy but not excessive movement (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing excessively corroded holed

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security spring mounting onto chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 153,459 miles

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

Nearside Front noise from CV joint

Fail 26 Apr 2017 153,432 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre x2 (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) both hoses (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides front hanger support mounts (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rear shackle support mounts in 4 places (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 3 May 2016 151,959 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 151,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 150,417 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER DOOR STEPS EXCESSIVELY CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN ANY PERSCRIBED AREAS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 May 2015 150,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

BOTH FRONT INNER DOOR STEPS EXCESSIVELY CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN ANY PERSCRIBED AREAS

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 147,756 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 147,717 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 145,352 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 145,352 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 141,076 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 141,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 131,964 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 131,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 119,016 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2009 105,190 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 105,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 93,536 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 88,365 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 2 May 2007 88,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 81,206 miles

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

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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J460 HCW is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J460 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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J460 HCW is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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