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J524 NNC

1991 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

53,331 mi
Last recorded53,331 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ524 NNC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 53,331 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 53,331 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 53,330 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 52,715 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 52,702 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 50,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 49,026 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 48,626 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 48,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 47,779 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 47,776 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 47,047 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 45,682 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 44,202 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 62,167 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,473 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 40,297 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2009 37,584 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 37,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 33,389 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 30,087 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 28,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 28,472 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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J524 NNC is a 1991 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J524 NNC, 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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What year was J524 NNC registered?

J524 NNC is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J524 NNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J524 NNC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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