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J93 BRA

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

95,069 mi
Last recorded95,069 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ93 BRA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 95,069 miles

Handbrake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (offside rear)

Rear Exhaust Tail corroding

Fail 5 Feb 2026 95,069 miles

Handbrake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (offside rear)

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Tail corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2024 92,837 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 92,832 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 88,620 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 88,620 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 81,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

complete chassis and components covered in underseal

complete chassis and components covered in underseal

Pass 9 Oct 2021 79,653 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 77,802 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 76,940 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 76,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 68,857 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 66,936 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2017 66,936 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 63,053 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 58,935 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 58,934 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 56,654 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 28 May 2013 56,547 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 56,547 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 29 May 2012 55,756 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 29 May 2012 55,756 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 54,396 miles

O/S BRAKE DISC HAS DAMAGE TO INNER FACE

Fail 26 May 2011 54,393 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

O/S BRAKE DISC HAS DAMAGE TO INNER FACE

Pass 28 May 2010 52,269 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 50,691 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

engine has an oil leak

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 16 May 2008 48,258 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jun 2007 46,367 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 42,986 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J93 BRA is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 J93 BRA, 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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J93 BRA is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 September 1991.

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