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J461 NVM

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,831 mi
Last recorded98,831 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ461 NVM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 98,831 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 22 Apr 2025 96,894 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front heavy corrosion to wheel arch inner

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

corrosion to underside

Pass 3 May 2024 94,280 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front inner wheel arch heavily corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 90,812 miles

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside windscreen wiper starting to smear in operation

Rear brake lights are not evenly positioned across rear but not obviously incorrectly positioned

Rear tyres heavily worn on shoulders

Fail 23 Sep 2014 90,810 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside windscreen wiper starting to smear in operation

Rear brake lights are not evenly positioned across rear but not obviously incorrectly positioned

Rear tyres heavily worn on shoulders

Fail 2 Feb 2012 72,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 72,430 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 56,099 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 56,099 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2009 54,509 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2009 54,509 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 53,007 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 50,796 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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J461 NVM is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J461 NVM, 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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J461 NVM is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 October 1991.

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