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J685 CNG

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

49,700 mi
Last recorded49,700 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ685 CNG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 49,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 49,700 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 41,266 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front perished

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 41,246 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front perished

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

handbrake return spring broken

Pass 15 Jun 2015 38,845 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 36,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 36,862 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 35,339 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 329,147 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 329,147 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 32,907 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

wood on carrier tray for lpg bottle decayed

Pass 2 Jun 2011 29,981 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 29,981 miles

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

Nearside Lower Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 29,595 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

condition of nearside seat belt stork

condition of offside inner wing front

Fail 25 Jun 2010 29,587 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

condition of nearside seat belt stork

condition of offside inner wing front

Pass 6 Jun 2008 28,137 miles

corrosion offside front inner wing

rear suspension low

Fail 5 Jun 2008 28,134 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

off side front inner wing corrodeing

off side rear tyre low on air

rear suspension low

Pass 14 Apr 2007 26,819 miles

exhaust supports border line and week

horn would not turn off at first.but then went ok.relay might be at fault

off side front inner wing corrodeing

rearsuspension air bags not working.leaf springs just about cope with the camper

Pass 26 Nov 2005 25,761 miles

Condition of all exhaust rubber mountings borderline

Corosion to both front coil springs & both rear leafsprings

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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J685 CNG is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 J685 CNG, 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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J685 CNG is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 September 1991.

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