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J631 TCF

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,906 mi
Last recorded120,906 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ631 TCF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 120,906 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 120,898 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outrigger corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 120,692 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 120,687 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2021 119,543 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiters deteriorated

Underside of vehicle and outer sills heavily undersealed preventing a full inspection

Fail 5 Jul 2021 119,541 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative seized (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiters deteriorated

Underside of vehicle and outer sills heavily undersealed preventing a full inspection

Pass 2 Jul 2019 115,891 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 115,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 115,832 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Various areas of corrosion has started

Pass 22 May 2018 114,136 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 110,933 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 108,882 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 108,878 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 108,873 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both batteries not properly secured

both front floorpans under seats corroded and holed, but outwith prescribed areas

nearside park brake low effort

poor quality welding repairs carried out on inner and outer sills

rear x-member corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas

Pass 3 Nov 2014 107,190 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 107,185 miles

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

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

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

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

extensive corrosion to outer/inner sills, closing panels and otherminor panelwork front and rear

nearside park brake effort low

Pass 23 Oct 2012 105,811 miles

n/s hand brake low reading

Pass 20 Oct 2011 103,924 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 102,244 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 102,244 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 98,610 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 98,604 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 92,287 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 87,426 miles

o/s outrigger and o/s inner sillcorrod out with perscribed area

Pass 6 Nov 2006 84,215 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 84,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 81,278 miles

spare wheel insecure

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

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

battery insecure

spare tyre defective

Fail 6 Jan 2006 81,278 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

battery insecure

spare wheel insecure

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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J631 TCF is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J631 TCF, 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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J631 TCF is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 September 1991.

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