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J910 JGL

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,829 mi
Last recorded60,829 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ910 JGL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 60,829 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 60,829 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 59,060 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 57,277 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 57,277 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 54,765 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 54,763 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 51,919 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 51,919 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 49,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 49,942 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 47,772 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 45,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 45,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2016 45,801 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated but exhaust adequately supported

brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Sep 2016 45,801 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated but exhaust adequately supported

brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Oct 2015 45,748 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 44,970 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 44,970 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 44,590 miles

Both front immer wings corroded

Exhaust mounts poor.

Front exhaust leaks.

Fail 2 Oct 2013 44,590 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Both front immer wings corroded

Exhaust mounts poor.

Front exhaust leaks.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 43,401 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 43,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust rubbers broken

n/s dip beam image poor

slight blow from front pipe

Pass 14 Oct 2011 42,017 miles

Wiper action poor

Pass 8 Oct 2010 40,986 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 39,001 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 39,001 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 38,265 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 10 Oct 2008 38,263 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2007 37,399 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 37,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 35,785 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 35,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exh centre rubber mount inner showing signs of cracking †n/s/f/ aim not tested

o/s and n/s/r tyres are showing signs of cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2006 34,177 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 34,170 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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J910 JGL is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J910 JGL, 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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J910 JGL is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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