CarVerify

Free Car Check

J891 LOR

1991 Talbot Express

Cream Diesel 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

82,384 mi
Last recorded82,384 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Talbot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ891 LOR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 82,384 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 82,329 miles

Front Top inner wings and scuttle panel corroded

Front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Nearside Front And offside front wheel arches corroded

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 82,319 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And Offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Airbag Mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Secured with cable ties (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Top inner wings and scuttle panel corroded

Front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Nearside Front And offside front wheel arches corroded

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 81,396 miles

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

Front panel corroded

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

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

bumper reinforcement bar corroded

various areas off vehicle has corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2021 81,396 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Front panel corroded

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

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

bumper reinforcement bar corroded

various areas off vehicle has corrosion

Pass 23 May 2019 77,778 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 77,769 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by fog lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 77,436 miles

Door sills corroded and holes but are not effecting any prescribed componants

Fail 19 Apr 2018 77,434 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Door sills corroded and holes but are not effecting any prescribed componants

Pass 12 Apr 2017 75,430 miles

Offside Rear brake may need some adjustment or attension

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

n/s & o/s under door sills corroded & holed but not effecting vehicle structure

slight perishing of rear tyres

Pass 20 Apr 2016 73,308 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 73,305 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s front (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 72,906 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 72,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2014 72,500 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 71,861 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 70,476 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 68,499 miles

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

n/s rear tyre inner wall damaged

rear brakes 22% balance

Pass 28 May 2010 65,277 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 63,167 miles

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

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

clips broken or rear plastic trim

slight corrosion of rear leaf springs

slight movement in n/s seat runners

Fail 2 Jun 2009 63,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

clips broken or rear plastic trim

slight corrosion of rear leaf springs

slight movement in n/s seat runners

Pass 22 May 2008 63,134 miles

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

exhaust rubber hangers starting to deteriate

Pass 8 May 2007 61,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 58,988 miles

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

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
Full Talbot Express reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J891 LOR is a 1991 Talbot Express in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 J891 LOR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J891 LOR?

You can check the full history of J891 LOR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J891 LOR registered?

J891 LOR is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J891 LOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J891 LOR shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J891 LOR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J891 LOR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.