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J729 FGU

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,681 mi
Last recorded40,681 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ729 FGU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 40,681 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2025 40,681 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 40,393 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 40,393 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 39,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 39,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 38,914 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 38,762 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 37,012 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 35,325 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 35,325 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 32,514 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 32,514 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 30,603 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 29,063 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 26,458 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 26,456 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 23,606 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 23,308 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 22,179 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 20,599 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 18,820 miles

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

rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 22 May 2008 17,050 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 15,469 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 14,331 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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J729 FGU is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J729 FGU, 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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J729 FGU is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 October 1991.

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