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J653 EMX

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

74,006 mi
Last recorded74,006 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ653 EMX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 74,006 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jun 2024 71,634 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 71,634 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 70,679 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 70,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 66,961 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 63,685 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 59,653 miles

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

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))

corrosion under bonnet on the offside but not in prescribed area

exhaust rubbers perished

front exhaust rubber broken but system still supported

slight brake fluctuation all round

slight corrosion to nearside front inner arch

Pass 10 Jun 2019 55,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch next to suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch next to suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 55,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch next to suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch next to suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 51,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 43,676 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 43,676 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 36,973 miles

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

Nearside door sill damaged

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 36,973 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside door sill damaged

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 29,618 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 29,366 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 29,366 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2013 28,634 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 28,634 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 May 2013 28,634 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 28,326 miles

damage to n/s outer sill

Fail 18 Jun 2012 28,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 27 May 2011 27,003 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 27,003 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 26,816 miles

Corrosion O/S under windscreen

Corrosion O/S inner wing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R tyre perishing outer sidewall

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 26,554 miles

Battery insecure

Leisure battery tray is extremely corroded and holed

Pass 26 Feb 2008 25,881 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 24,877 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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J653 EMX is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 J653 EMX, 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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J653 EMX is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 August 1991.

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