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J74 CTS

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,838 mi
Last recorded87,838 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ74 CTS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 87,838 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 87,838 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 87,838 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 87,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 87,838 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 87,837 miles

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

Headlamp insecure o/s n/s (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play o/s n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 87,832 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 87,832 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2019 87,823 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal both sides inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

clutch very heavy

side lights stay on after vehicle switched off

Pass 7 Sep 2018 86,391 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 86,275 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges in cab (4.11 (a) (ii))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected engine bay (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2016 85,478 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 85,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 84,042 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 84,042 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 83,997 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 82,978 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 81,501 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 81,983 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 81,295 miles

exhaust surface corrosion and keep eye on front tyres

Pass 15 May 2009 79,629 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 76,746 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 69,887 miles

advice on front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 22 May 2006 64,009 miles

keep eye on front tyres, look at slight movement at n/s/f

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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J74 CTS is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J74 CTS, 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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J74 CTS is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 September 1991.

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