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J590 LOD

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

86,848 mi
Last recorded86,848 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ590 LOD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 86,848 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 83,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 79,751 miles

Advise Brake Service only 51 %

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 79,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Advise Brake Service only 51 %

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

Number Plate Light Dim

Pass 28 Nov 2022 78,751 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 78,429 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 78,424 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 78,094 miles

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 77,287 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHT CORROSION BOTH FRONT DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES EXCEPT O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 77,123 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 77,120 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 77,025 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 76,294 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 72,359 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Nearside Rear and both front tyres slight sidewall perishing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all rubber exhaust mountings slight perishing

both rear brakes slight binding

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 69,640 miles

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

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

both front and offside rear tyres slight sidewall perishing

both rear wheel bearings slight noise

center exhaust silencer corroded and slight leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2013 66,302 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 66,299 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 73,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 17 Sep 2012 62,301 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION TO OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS

VERY SLIGHT BIND ON OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE

Pass 27 Mar 2012 58,002 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 62,264 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 61,212 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 59,745 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 57,823 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 57,194 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2005 55,903 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2005 55,903 miles

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

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

exhaust mounting spliting

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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J590 LOD is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 J590 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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J590 LOD is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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