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J874 CRB

1991 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

83,769 mi
Last recorded83,769 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ874 CRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 83,769 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 82,666 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 82,663 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 80,899 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/arch corrosion not prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 79,729 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 79,729 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (2) corroded to excess (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 78,398 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 76,191 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing corroded deteriorated near mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 76,191 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear short brake pipe on axle (MARKED) corroded to exess (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing corroded deteriorated near mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 74,014 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 70,809 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 68,041 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 68,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 64,910 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 64,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2016 62,314 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 61,032 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 59,642 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 57,449 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 57,449 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,947 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 49,873 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 49,873 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

headlamp beam converters fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2011 47,691 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 47,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 45,611 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 19 Jan 2010 45,609 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Nov 2008 42,267 miles

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

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

advise both rear tyres perishing

advise corrosion on n/s inner sill

Pass 23 Nov 2007 41,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 39,945 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 39,937 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wall deteriorated

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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J874 CRB is a 1991 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 J874 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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J874 CRB is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 November 1991.

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