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J770 MNK

1991 Talbot Express

Grey Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

59,243 mi
Last recorded59,243 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ770 MNK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 59,243 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 59,243 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 59,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 58,757 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 58,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 58,639 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 57,505 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 56,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 54,855 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 54,314 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 53,837 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 53,594 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 53,054 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 53,036 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 52,284 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 51,358 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,214 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 49,551 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 49,545 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 46,860 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 44,035 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Brake DIsc's Slightly Pitted And Corroded.

Rear Tyres Close To Leaf Springs Due To Wrong Size Tyres Fitted.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 41,070 miles

Customer is aware that the wrong size tyres are fitted .There is a small gap between rear tyres and road springs

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 41,064 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 40,818 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 40,562 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 40,453 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 MNK is a 1991 Talbot Express in Grey with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J770 MNK, 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 J770 MNK registered?

J770 MNK is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 August 1991.

Is J770 MNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J770 MNK shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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