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J467 MJL

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,403 mi
Last recorded72,403 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ467 MJL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 72,403 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 72,394 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated hinge corroded (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all front end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 69,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside has corrosion due to vehicle standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front removable slam panel has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 67,678 miles

A lot of underbody corrosion, not excessive or holed at time of test

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs heavily pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Some corrosion under bonnet. Around hinges and top of headlight mounts

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 66,931 miles

Area around bonnet hinges corroded

Both front headlight surrounds corroded

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bot front of chassis corroded (non structural) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 66,931 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Area around bonnet hinges corroded

Both front headlight surrounds corroded

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bot front of chassis corroded (non structural) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 66,320 miles

Both headlamps corroding

Exhaust blowing and corroded, exhaust rubber split

Front inner wings and slam panel corroding

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Scuttle top at bonnet hinges corroding

Tow bar and back plates corroding, rear hand brake mounting points corroding

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 66,319 miles

Both rear back plates corroded, rear hand brake mounting points corroded

Nearside Headlamp in poor condition

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear exhaust rubber split/ slight blow front exhaust, both front inner wings corroded, offside front bonnet hinge mounting split, tow bar corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 64,818 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 64,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 61,779 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 61,774 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/n/s inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/n/s front (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/n/s front inner wings (2.4.A.3)

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

front and rear suspension components corroded allround

Pass 3 Apr 2017 60,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill steps (5.2.6)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 60,062 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 59,439 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 59,138 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 58,575 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 58,575 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 58,136 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 57,554 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 56,116 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 53,329 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2008 51,347 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 49,830 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 49,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 49,168 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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J467 MJL is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J467 MJL, 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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J467 MJL is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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