CarVerify

Free Car Check

J800 SCO

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,485 mi
Last recorded85,485 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Talbot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 SCO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2026 85,485 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 81,411 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 79,302 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 77,737 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 75,994 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 75,339 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 74,493 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 73,872 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 71,874 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 69,772 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 68,235 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 66,078 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2013 64,757 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 62,651 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 61,173 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 61,155 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 61,155 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 60,682 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 60,460 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 57,846 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 54,984 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
Full Talbot Express reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J800 SCO is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J800 SCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J800 SCO?

You can check the full history of J800 SCO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J800 SCO registered?

J800 SCO is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 29 November 1991.

Is J800 SCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J800 SCO shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J800 SCO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J800 SCO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.