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J935 MDG

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,822 mi
Last recorded55,822 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ935 MDG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 55,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg under brake pipes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner rear arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 55,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg under brake pipes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner rear arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 54,950 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 53,766 miles

Exhaust mounting defective X2 MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 53,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective X2 MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 51,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced In wheel arch front bumper support area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play All four (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 51,573 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside inside wheel arches near bumper mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside outer valance area behind rear wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play All four (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 51,410 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside area behind bumper near bumper mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside area on back valance just out of rear leaf spring mount prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play All four (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 50,554 miles

Both front corner behind bumper near bumper brackets rusty

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Nearside & offside corners of valance corroded just outside of leaf spring prescirbed mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play All four (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 50,001 miles

All four wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 1 Aug 2017 49,965 miles

All four wheel bearings have slight play

Both inner and outer sills rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2016 49,910 miles

Offside Front Inner and outer sill rusty

Slight play in all four wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jun 2015 48,860 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front, rear of inner wheel arch to inner sill rusty

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 48,218 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 45,633 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 45,558 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 45,458 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 45,416 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 44,428 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT INNER FLITCH PANEL CORRODED UNDER BONNET

OFF SIDE FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOT CRACKING WITH AGE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH SIDES REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

FOUR TIMES RUBBER EXHAUST MOUNTINGS CRACKING WITH AGE

Pass 29 Jul 2008 43,315 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 42,303 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 41,763 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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J935 MDG is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J935 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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What year was J935 MDG registered?

J935 MDG is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 September 1991.

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