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J652 EUF

1991 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

77,554 mi
Last recorded77,554 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D75,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ652 EUF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 77,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

below vehichle corroded surface rust

Fail 17 Jun 2025 77,554 miles

Inner Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment hand brake lever (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported t-peice (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

below vehichle corroded surface rust

Pass 5 Jun 2024 77,077 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 77,048 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 75,251 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 75,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 72,627 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 72,559 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 72,551 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 72,412 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 71,537 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 70,046 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 68,016 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2016 65,144 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 64,931 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2015 64,929 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 64,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 64,188 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 May 2013 64,188 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 63,374 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

exhaust systrem corroded

Fail 8 May 2012 63,374 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

exhaust systrem corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 62,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 May 2010 61,322 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2009 60,366 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 60,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 59,116 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all brake pips slightly corroded

exhaust rubbers split

Fail 2 May 2008 59,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all brake pips slightly corroded

exhaust rubbers split

Pass 8 May 2007 57,868 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 57,868 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 56,353 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 56,353 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2005 53,693 miles

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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J652 EUF is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 75,135 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J652 EUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J652 EUF is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 8 October 1991.

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