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J939 MDG

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,714 mi
Last recorded78,714 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ939 MDG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 78,714 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 77,906 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 77,895 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 76,808 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 76,808 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2021 76,162 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 74,598 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 74,598 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 72,229 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 69,594 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 68,330 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 66,401 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 66,401 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 64,098 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 60,619 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 58,395 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 55,106 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 52,814 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 50,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both nearside and offside wheel bearings noisey

Fail 9 Mar 2010 50,560 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both nearside and offside wheel bearings noisey

Pass 3 Mar 2009 48,743 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake comp boot split

exhaust held with cable tie

shock bushes perished

Pass 30 Jul 2008 48,717 miles

both front tyres starting to perish on outer walls

Pass 30 Jul 2007 46,745 miles

both front tyres starting to perish on side walls

Pass 19 Jul 2006 43,734 miles

front tyres /side walls starting to perish

uneven wear in o/s/rear tyre tread

Pass 25 Jul 2005 41,550 miles

offside rear & both front tyres cracking/perishing.

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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J939 MDG is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J939 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J939 MDG registered?

J939 MDG is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 September 1991.

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