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J614 NNF

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,076 mi
Last recorded126,076 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ614 NNF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 126,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 126,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 120,385 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 120,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 114,465 miles

rear tail lght dull

Fail 26 Oct 2021 114,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded a side passenger rear spring front hanger (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 111,339 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 111,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 107,304 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 107,298 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 97,629 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 88,452 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 85,615 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 80,744 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 80,744 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 78,949 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 76,229 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 74,742 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 74,709 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 73,144 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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J614 NNF is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 J614 NNF, 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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J614 NNF is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 August 1991.

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