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J753 AYC

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,290 mi
Last recorded101,290 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ753 AYC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 101,290 miles

Offside Front Inner arch split

Offside Front Outer sill

Pass 7 Mar 2025 100,883 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring corroded.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring corroded.

Pass 23 Mar 2024 100,289 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2024 100,289 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 99,899 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 98,893 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch, corrosion, out of prescribed areas

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 97,862 miles

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

Offside Front Inner corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 96,149 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded, pads not fully contacting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded outside of prescribed area

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 94,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 94,310 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high lamp insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 92,757 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust rubber damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2017 91,410 miles

exhaust system has some slight corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2016 89,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 89,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high insecure (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 87,838 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 86,182 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 85,052 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 85,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight footbrake travel

Fail 12 Jun 2013 82,286 miles

Ehaust mount rings perrished

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 82,286 miles

Ehaust mount rings perrished

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 81,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

all exhaust mount rubbers perished

Pass 11 Sep 2009 79,731 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2009 79,727 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 77,971 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 75,313 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 71,723 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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J753 AYC is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 J753 AYC, 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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What year was J753 AYC registered?

J753 AYC is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 August 1991.

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The MOT history for J753 AYC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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