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J887 CRB

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

77,768 mi
Last recorded77,768 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ887 CRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 77,768 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

exhaust repaired

Fail 24 Aug 2022 77,768 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

exhaust repaired

Pass 18 Aug 2021 77,768 miles

Offside cv boot seaping

offside front chassis corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2020 76,752 miles

Nearside cv boot splitting

Offside Front chassis corroding

Fail 20 Aug 2020 76,752 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside cv boot splitting

Offside Front chassis corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2019 75,654 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 75,157 miles

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

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO ITS AGE

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERWING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 75,157 miles

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

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO ITS AGE

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERWING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 74,311 miles

Offside Front BUMPER SUPPORT PANEL CORRODED

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 73,469 miles

ALL EXHAUST O RINGS BADLY DEGRADED

MINOR ENGINE OIL LEAK

Offside CONDENSATION IN HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance DIM (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 May 2015 72,047 miles

Front brake pads has poor surface contact on inner disc faces

Nearside front tyre outer sidewalll has surface cracking

Fail 8 May 2014 71,444 miles

Centre Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 71,444 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 70,837 miles

Both front brake discs inner disc face poor surface contact

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

Haxzzard warning lights flashing faster than norman

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

Nearside reat tyre outer sidewall cracking, no cords showing, and wearing on outer edge.

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

Pass 31 May 2012 70,631 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Indicators and hazzard light flash at a high rate due to extra lights being fitted to the rear

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside front and nearside front inner disc faces have poor surface contact

Rear fog light does not illuminate on instrument panel

Suspect starter motor is on way out, possibly due to lack of use.

spare tyre flat, pumped up to 60psi

Fail 31 May 2012 70,631 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Indicators and hazzard light flash at a high rate due to extra lights being fitted to the rear

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front and nearside front inner disc faces have poor surface contact

Rear fog light does not illuminate on instrument panel

Suspect starter motor is on way out, possibly due to lack of use.

spare tyre flat, pumped up to 60psi

Pass 18 Feb 2011 69,838 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brake disc's corroded

temp gauge inop

unable to full check front brake pads due to wheel trim's fitted

under side of vehicle very muddy

Fail 11 Feb 2011 69,838 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brake disc's corroded

temp gauge inop

unable to full check front brake pads due to wheel trim's fitted

under side of vehicle very muddy

Pass 1 Mar 2010 69,131 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear lower gearbox mounting bush split

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Aug 2008 64,119 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 60,118 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 58,633 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 59,618 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Indicaator rate of flash high

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Serious surface corrosion on inside inner wing

Serious surface corrosion on underside wheel inner wing

Wiring harness attched to front brake pipe on offside inner wing

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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J887 CRB is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J887 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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J887 CRB is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 September 1991.

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