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J852 CRB

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,687 mi
Last recorded56,687 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ852 CRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 56,687 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 55,911 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 55,907 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 53,317 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 53,317 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 52,378 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 52,336 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 52,073 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 51,711 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 51,408 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 51,208 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 50,851 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 50,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhuast tailpipe in poor condition

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded but not considered to be excessive

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside and offside front driveshaft gaiters slightly perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside handbrake cable in poor condition but not affecting operation

Oil leak

Unable to inspect front brake pads

Fail 8 Feb 2010 50,356 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhuast tailpipe in poor condition

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded but not considered to be excessive

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside and offside front driveshaft gaiters slightly perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside handbrake cable in poor condition but not affecting operation

Oil leak

Unable to inspect front brake pads

Pass 24 Feb 2009 50,035 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside outer handbrake cable in poor condition

Fail 24 Feb 2009 50,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside outer handbrake cable in poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2008 49,153 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 49,153 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 46,421 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 43,773 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J852 CRB is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J852 CRB, 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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J852 CRB is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 October 1991.

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