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J770 MBW

1991 Talbot Express

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,717 mi
Last recorded85,717 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ770 MBW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 85,717 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

all weld repairs covered limiting inspection

handbrake effort 17%

Fail 19 Feb 2026 85,717 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill not seam welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inside arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill under plastic step corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged twisted at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 85,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch area inside door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill under plastic step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill under plastic step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 85,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle brake pipe highlighted in yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 85,717 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis/suspension components/inner wheel arches etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating

Pass 30 Jun 2021 85,717 miles

handbrake effort imbalance

Pass 2 Jul 2020 85,707 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both cab step undersides and surrounding areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on n/s front inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake effort imbalance n/s rear

Pass 4 Apr 2019 84,679 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 84,678 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from joint to back plate (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached front pipe loose (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 82,740 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 81,590 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 81,584 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded around the step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded around the step (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 79,644 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2012 79,644 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2011 76,041 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 72,077 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 72,077 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

brake comp linkage bent

Pass 22 May 2008 69,293 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 69,289 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2007 64,617 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 64,615 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front tyres are cracked but not to the cords. †nearside and offside lower side panel securing brackets are loose and one is off

Pass 11 Jul 2006 64,514 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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J770 MBW is a 1991 Talbot Express in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J770 MBW, 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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J770 MBW is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 November 1991.

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