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J664 MOD

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

64,167 mi
Last recorded64,167 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ664 MOD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 64,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front shock absorber casing corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2024 63,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside front shock absorber damp, unsure if due to leak

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

rotational knocking noise from offside front, unsure if bearing or cv joint

Pass 30 Jan 2023 57,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/chassis leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill and jacking point area corroded

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2022 57,205 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking filler neck at fuel tank split (rubber hose) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure and aim too high (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure and aim too high (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/chassis leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front inner sill and jacking point area corroded

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 57,009 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank filler neck split but not leaking at time of test

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

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

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

Offside Front Chassis out rigger corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 57,009 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Both front brake discs corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank filler neck split but not leaking at time of test

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

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

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

Offside Front Chassis out rigger corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 56,815 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front chassis outrigger corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front and nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front brake discs corroded

both rear leaf spring rebound clips insecure

Fail 1 Dec 2020 56,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front chassis outrigger corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front and nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front brake discs corroded

both rear leaf spring rebound clips insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2019 56,027 miles

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

Fuel tank filler neck deteriorating

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

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

Spare tyre defective Perrished ()

Fail 31 May 2019 56,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel tank filler neck deteriorating

Nearside Headlamp loose

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

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

Spare tyre defective Perrished ()

Pass 11 May 2018 55,699 miles

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

Nearside tyres both perishing.

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

under body rust.

Fail 3 May 2018 55,685 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure underside of vehicle. (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside tyres both perishing.

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

under body rust.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 54,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front box rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear tyres perished

ignition switch faulty

Fail 11 Jan 2017 54,937 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner/ outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear tyres perished

ignition switch faulty

Pass 14 Jan 2016 54,214 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 52,007 miles

Front brake pads worn

Exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition

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

N/S parking brake effort low

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Slight play in steering

Surface corrosion on inner and outer sill members -- below door steps

Fail 12 Oct 2012 52,007 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition

Front brake pads worn

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

N/S parking brake effort low

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Slight play in steering

Surface corrosion on inner and outer sill members -- below door steps

Pass 4 Oct 2011 49,453 miles

FRONT DISCS CORROADED

OSF INNER WING CORROADED

Pass 28 Sep 2010 46,013 miles

FRONT DISCS CORROADED BADLY

OSF OUTER SILL/STEP CORROADED BADLY

ALL TYRES BADLY PERISHED(185/80/14)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 46,013 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

FRONT DISCS CORROADED BADLY

OSF OUTER SILL/STEP CORROADED BADLY

ALL TYRES BADLY PERISHED(185/80/14)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 42,574 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust mountings deteriorating

Fail 5 Aug 2008 41,262 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

oil leak

slight exhaust leak at manifold

slight play o/s/f and n/s/r wheel baerings

Pass 5 Aug 2008 41,262 miles

oil leak

slight exhaust leak at manifold

slight play o/s/f and n/s/r wheel baerings

Pass 14 Aug 2007 40,410 miles

rear leaf springs anb hangers rusty

slight blow front exhaust

slight play in n/s/r hub

Pass 16 Aug 2006 39,683 miles

exhaust rubbers rearished

front chassis legs surface rust

Pass 17 Aug 2005 38,962 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 38,962 miles

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

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

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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J664 MOD 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 59.3%.

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 J664 MOD, 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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J664 MOD is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 October 1991.

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