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J506 SKV

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,984 mi
Last recorded46,984 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ506 SKV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 46,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

some corrosion on inner wing seams

Pass 24 Apr 2025 45,619 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective slight play

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 23 Apr 2025 45,618 miles

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Gearbox mounting defective slight play

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 9 Jul 2024 45,549 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted center (1.1.12 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield attached to bulkhead, above exhaust manifold (fire damage )

Fail 4 Jul 2024 45,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted center (1.1.12 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield attached to bulkhead, above exhaust manifold (fire damage )

Pass 21 Jun 2023 73,430 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 45,174 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 44,991 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 44,991 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective wrong fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dips wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

all suspension parts rusty

front cross member rusty

front drive shaft joint noise

under side rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2021 44,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Post load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Corroded throughout

Exhaust mounting defective Center section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 44,830 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Before load sensing valve (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Post load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Corroded throughout

Exhaust mounting defective Center section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 38,570 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to cylinders covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 38,564 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Left-hand drive headlamps fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to cylinders covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 33,586 miles

Front sub frame & suspension components shows signs of corrosion

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

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

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

Offside Front mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

middle exhaust rubber missing

Fail 10 Sep 2018 33,583 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Front sub frame & suspension components shows signs of corrosion

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

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

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

Offside Front mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

middle exhaust rubber missing

Pass 14 Oct 2017 33,574 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

showing signs of surface rust under vehicle

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2016 33,008 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear showing signs of corrosion (7.1.2)

Front bumper corroded

Front engine oil leak

Lower under body showing signs of corrosion

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 32,883 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 32,056 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 31,173 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 31,169 miles

water tank on rear leaking

Pass 13 Oct 2010 30,946 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 30,584 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 30,584 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2008 28,676 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 22,273 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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J506 SKV 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 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 J506 SKV, 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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J506 SKV is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 November 1991.

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The MOT history for J506 SKV shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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