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J546 BVG

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

59,488 mi
Last recorded59,488 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ546 BVG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 59,488 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill areas slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Inner sill areas slightly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2025 58,859 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 57,435 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 56,192 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 56,192 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 54,686 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 52,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 51,634 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 49,371 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 47,769 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 44,686 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 44,686 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 41,879 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 40,685 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 38,829 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 36,110 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 34,063 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 30,710 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,475 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,162 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 29,694 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 29,444 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 28,423 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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J546 BVG is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 J546 BVG, 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 J546 BVG registered?

J546 BVG is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 August 1991.

Is J546 BVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J546 BVG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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