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J6 CAC

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,860 mi
Last recorded127,860 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 CAC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 127,860 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 126,544 miles

Chassis has lots of welding and covered with under seal

Front Lower Slam panel corroded

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch well both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounting area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2021 126,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

Chassis has lots of welding and covered with under seal

Front Lower Slam panel corroded

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch well both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounting area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2021 126,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

lots of welding front to back all painted over

Pass 9 Jun 2020 121,655 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 121,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 102,623 miles

Rear Lower both n/s o/s rear leaf springs weak

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot brake and handbrake showing low effort (1.2.1 (c))

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2018 119,228 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

underside has corrosion,repairs and weak points on and or near prescribed areas

Pass 7 Jul 2017 117,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflection lens deteriorating surface (1.7.5a)

corrosion and repair on and near prescribed areas

extensive corrosion repairs on and near prescribed areas and heavily coated with weather sealant

front inner sill step areas corroding

general wear and deterioration suspension bushes

Fail 26 Jun 2017 117,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting area holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflection lens deteriorating surface (1.7.5a)

corrosion and repair on and near prescribed areas

extensive corrosion repairs on and near prescribed areas and heavily coated with weather sealant

front inner sill step areas corroding

general wear and deterioration suspension bushes

Pass 15 Jul 2016 117,238 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 117,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top strut mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 115,146 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 115,135 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 113,992 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 112,278 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s rear spring saddle coroded

Fail 14 Jun 2013 112,277 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s rear spring saddle coroded

Pass 14 Jun 2012 108,674 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 108,674 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 105,596 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 102,431 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 102,425 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 100,904 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 96,068 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 89,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Fail 24 May 2007 89,567 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 84,436 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 84,395 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2005 78,069 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2005 78,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J6 CAC is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J6 CAC, 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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J6 CAC is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 October 1991.

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