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J466 CTV

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,050 mi
Last recorded74,050 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ466 CTV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 74,050 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 74,044 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value Including 34% imbalance (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear leaf springs corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 73,592 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 73,590 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 73,263 miles

Exhaust corrosion and security

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 73,258 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust corrosion and security

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 72,445 miles

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust security

Fail 28 Jun 2021 72,445 miles

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

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust security

Pass 27 Jun 2020 70,267 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Front + Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 70,267 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Front + Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 69,759 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 69,753 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 68,890 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 68,890 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 67,340 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 65,490 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 64,368 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

wheel trims fitted unable to check wheel nuts

Fail 5 Jul 2013 64,367 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

wheel trims fitted unable to check wheel nuts

Pass 14 Jul 2012 62,880 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 62,853 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 60,821 miles

nearside inner side light not working

Pass 16 Sep 2010 60,770 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 59,371 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 58,964 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 52,896 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 50,069 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 48,615 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bottom rear engine stabiliser bush worn to excess

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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J466 CTV is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J466 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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J466 CTV is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 November 1991.

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