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1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

76,302 mi
Last recorded76,302 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ794 NEW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2024 76,302 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting various marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting various marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting various marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting various marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 76,263 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 76,262 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 75,172 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 75,172 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 74,441 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

N/Side park brake low effort

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 74,422 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

N/Side park brake low effort

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 72,826 miles

Exhaust badly deteriorated

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 72,809 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust badly deteriorated

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 72,138 miles

Exhaust badly deteriorated

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle generally corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2018 72,121 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust badly deteriorated

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle generally corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 71,076 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Gearbox mounting defective ()

N/S seat belt buckle trim damaged

N/S/R tyre perished

Fail 23 Mar 2017 71,057 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust deteriorated

Gearbox mounting defective ()

N/S seat belt buckle trim damaged

N/S/R tyre perished

Pass 31 Oct 2015 69,675 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside front wheel bent

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2015 69,657 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Power steering pump drive system defective belt very loose (2.3.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front wheel bent

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 67,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 67,650 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 67,530 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

power steering belt slightly frayed

Pass 14 Jul 2008 64,999 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

c,v boots perished

cut nearside rear tyre

exhaust mountings splitting

Fail 11 Jul 2008 64,983 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

c,v boots perished

cut nearside rear tyre

exhaust mountings splitting

Pass 6 Jul 2007 64,863 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

o/s rear foot brake performance is low

Pass 17 Jul 2006 63,834 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rubber mountings splitting

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2005 61,461 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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J794 NEW is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 J794 NEW, 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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J794 NEW is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 August 1991.

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