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J930 MDG

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

80,771 mi
Last recorded80,771 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ930 MDG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 80,771 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 80,634 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 79,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 77,338 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 75,364 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 74,094 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 74,094 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 72,689 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 71,087 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 70,162 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 68,476 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 67,017 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 66,675 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 66,675 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 64,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/r brake slight binding

outer sills have corrosion in them

Fail 28 May 2013 64,969 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/r brake slight binding

outer sills have corrosion in them

Fail 31 May 2012 64,178 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 May 2012 64,178 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 63,817 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 63,817 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 62,052 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 62,052 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 61,261 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 61,261 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 May 2008 59,973 miles

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 16 Apr 2007 57,217 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 54,404 miles

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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J930 MDG is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 J930 MDG, 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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J930 MDG is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 October 1991.

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