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J818 EMB

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,669 mi
Last recorded64,669 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ818 EMB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 64,669 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 62,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 62,295 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working top marker light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 60,675 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 58,606 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 58,606 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 57,674 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 57,372 miles

Both Headlight Aims Poor

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 57,147 miles

Both headlight aims and pattern poor

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 56,173 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 55,304 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 55,304 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake pipe leaking main burst (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 31 May 2016 54,034 miles

headlamps tapped l/hand

Pass 26 May 2015 51,523 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 51,523 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 30 May 2014 49,173 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 49,173 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 47,409 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 47,409 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

exhaust rubbers

Pass 30 May 2012 46,357 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 45,367 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 44,226 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 41,615 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 40,761 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 39,760 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 36,455 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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J818 EMB is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel 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 J818 EMB, 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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J818 EMB is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 September 1991.

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