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J838 THB

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

94,284 mi
Last recorded94,284 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ838 THB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 94,284 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 95,237 miles

Exhaust system insecure 3 rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Position lamp not working All side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 94,101 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 94,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel artch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 92,678 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing /wheel arch area near susp. mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear leaf spring is weak - but a coil helper is fitted

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing/wheel arch area near susp. mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear leaf spring is weak - but a coil helper is fitted

gear change very slack - needs attention

service brake only just met requirements - imbalance on all 4 wheels indicating repair or adjustment is required

Fail 23 Nov 2021 92,675 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit main battery (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low dip beam - adjusters seized (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear exhaust silencers - joints (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front and rear silencers (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing /wheel arch area near susp. mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear leaf spring is weak - but a coil helper is fitted

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing/wheel arch area near susp. mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear leaf spring is weak - but a coil helper is fitted

engine cooling system is very low of fluid

gear change very slack - needs attention

service brake only just met requirements - imbalance on all 4 wheels indicating repair or adjustment is required

Pass 19 Nov 2020 85,074 miles

Exhaust mounting defective various mounts starting to crack and perish - need attention (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 81,017 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 81,017 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 76,264 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 May 2018 76,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2017 73,702 miles

[ CAMPER VAN ] two forward facing seats with no seat belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

inter exhaust pipe repaired and no gas leaks

Fail 22 May 2017 73,701 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

[ CAMPER VAN ] two forward facing seats with no seat belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

inter exhaust pipe repaired and no gas leaks

Pass 5 Mar 2016 71,828 miles

two forward facing seats with lap belts fitted in rear of vehicle at time of the test

Pass 20 Jan 2015 69,842 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f battery tray slight corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2015 69,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f battery tray slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2014 68,778 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

battery tray slight corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2014 68,768 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

battery tray slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2013 67,661 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 65,630 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust rubbers cracked and perrished.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Slight noise front nearside front wheel bearing.

Fail 6 Feb 2012 65,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust rubbers cracked and perrished.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Slight noise front nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 65,128 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 64,273 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 62,694 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 62,694 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 62,312 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 60,604 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 60,604 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 59,075 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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J838 THB is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 J838 THB, 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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J838 THB is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 October 1991.

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