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J667 MOD

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,562 mi
Last recorded73,562 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ667 MOD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 73,562 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 72,741 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear brakes would benefit from further adjustment or replacement

Fail 6 Sep 2022 72,729 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 70,560 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 69,258 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

bottom of radiator very corroded and crumbling

Fail 25 Sep 2019 69,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

bottom of radiator very corroded and crumbling

Pass 15 Oct 2018 67,439 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion in leaf spring

Nearside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front small chip in screen

Offside Rear corrosion in leaf spring

Fail 25 Sep 2018 67,401 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement left side of engine (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

both front coil springs are corroded

both rear leaf spring are corroded

small chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Jul 2017 61,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 61,964 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 60,432 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 60,432 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 58,195 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 58,195 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 54,513 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 54,513 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 51,805 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 51,805 miles

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2012 49,296 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 46,882 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 46,882 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 45,482 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 45,482 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 42,818 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 39,737 miles

rear brakes binding due to handbrake cable to tight

Fail 20 May 2008 39,737 miles

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

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

rear brakes binding due to handbrake cable to tight

Pass 10 May 2007 37,806 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 37,787 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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J667 MOD is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc 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 J667 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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J667 MOD is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 October 1991.

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