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J527 NNC

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,571 mi
Last recorded62,571 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ527 NNC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2026 62,571 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak manifold (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 62,524 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 62,472 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 62,065 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play on travel (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective x1 missing x3 splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to head (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides tie bar bushes to front cross member (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator to axle flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 62,065 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play on travel (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective x1 missing x3 splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to head (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides tie bar bushes to front cross member (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle Identification Number not displayed on slam panel (0.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator to axle flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 61,625 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 61,479 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2019 61,475 miles

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

Position lamp not working N/S/R & O/S/R (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N/S/R & O/S/R (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 26 Jun 2018 61,200 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Van has been stood

brake pedal spongy

various brake pipes and ferrules corroded

various surface corrosion under van

Fail 14 Jun 2018 61,192 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative right hand (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Van has been stood

brake pedal spongy

various brake pipes and ferrules corroded

various surface corrosion under van

Pass 20 Jan 2017 61,177 miles

n/s parking brake effort slightly low

various bits of surface corrosion under motorhome

Fail 20 Jan 2017 61,177 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s parking brake effort slightly low

various bits of surface corrosion under motorhome

Pass 28 Jun 2012 60,505 miles

battery insecure

brake pipes slightly corroded

slight noise and play both rear wheel bearings

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play steering rack pinion

various corrosion under motorhome

Fail 28 Jun 2012 60,505 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

battery insecure

brake pipes slightly corroded

slight noise and play both rear wheel bearings

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play steering rack pinion

various corrosion under motorhome

Pass 15 Jul 2011 59,906 miles

battery insecure

motorhome been standing

slight play o/s/f and n/s/r wheel bearings

various corrosion under motorhome

Fail 9 Jul 2011 59,906 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

battery insecure

motorhome been standing

slight play o/s/f and n/s/r wheel bearings

various corrosion under motorhome

Pass 30 Apr 2010 59,819 miles

Battery insecure

Both front steps brackets insucure.

Corrosion on nearside main step.

Exhaust mounts are perished.

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear chasssis extensions are corroded.

Fail 22 Apr 2010 59,819 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure

Both front steps brackets insucure.

Corrosion on nearside main step.

Exhaust mounts are perished.

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear chasssis extensions are corroded.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 59,819 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery tray corrded

water in near side and off side front indecators

Fail 20 Apr 2009 59,819 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery tray corrded

water in near side and off side front indecators

Pass 16 Apr 2008 57,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 57,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 54,688 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 54,688 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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J527 NNC is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J527 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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J527 NNC is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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