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J580 LOD

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests37 (22 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate59.5%

Mileage

67,878 mi
Last recorded67,878 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ580 LOD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

22 pass 15 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 67,878 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 67,878 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier carrier badly corroded. (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 66,914 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 66,914 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly insecure.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 65,005 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 63,983 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 63,983 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 62,708 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 62,708 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 61,081 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 61,081 miles

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

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

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door step. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under battery tray. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 60,545 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 60,545 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside bonnet area above shocker mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 59,464 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 59,464 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 58,331 miles

Offside Front inner panel corroded but outside prescribed area.

front bumper panel corroded, but bumper is secure.

Pass 28 Mar 2017 57,179 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

small hole in exhaust outer tail pipe

Pass 29 Apr 2016 56,147 miles

body corrosion under o/s/f ,but not structural.

Fail 25 Apr 2016 56,147 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not squirting on screen (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not squirting on screen (8.2.3)

body corrosion under o/s/f ,but not structural.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 54,432 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Off side front inside wheel arch and near side front inside wheel arch have corrison that is however outside of any perscribe area so therefore doesn't proved a reason for rejection.

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 54,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust system rubbers are deterioated but are still maintaining the weight of the exhaust.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Off side front inside wheel arch and near side front inside wheel arch have corrison that is however outside of any perscribe area so therefore doesn't proved a reason for rejection.

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Radiator is slightly leaking coolant.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 52,533 miles

front bumper support bracket corroded.

o/s/f under body panel corroded.

Fail 23 Apr 2014 52,533 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front bumper support bracket corroded.

o/s/f under body panel corroded.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 50,864 miles

Battery is tied down with cable ties

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2012 50,112 miles

battery insecure (lower)

Fail 3 May 2012 50,112 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

battery insecure (lower)

Pass 11 May 2011 49,252 miles

temporary supports on exhaust system

Fail 11 May 2011 49,252 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

temporary supports on exhaust system

Pass 13 Apr 2010 49,162 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 48,931 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 48,931 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 47,236 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 44,233 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 38,999 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 38,999 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine has oil leak.

Pass 28 Apr 2005 37,339 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2005 37,339 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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J580 LOD is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.5%.

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 J580 LOD, 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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J580 LOD is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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