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J966 FNJ

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

82,139 mi
Last recorded82,139 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ966 FNJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 82,139 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 79,995 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 79,973 miles

Central Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 79,681 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 78,110 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lower mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

both rear support legs feel weak

Fail 23 May 2023 78,106 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lower mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

both rear support legs feel weak

Pass 29 Jul 2021 76,224 miles

Rear Upper light lens discoloured

Rear support legs anchorage rotten

Fail 29 Jul 2021 76,224 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Upper light lens discoloured

Rear support legs anchorage rotten

Pass 28 Jul 2020 74,476 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 72,142 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 72,142 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 71,317 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 May 2018 71,313 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 70,594 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 69,632 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 68,539 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 68,539 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 67,592 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 66,737 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 66,312 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 64,868 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 64,868 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 62,969 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 61,617 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 58,049 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 58,049 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 54,750 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 51,018 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 51,018 miles

Nearside Outer 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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J966 FNJ 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 J966 FNJ, 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 J966 FNJ registered?

J966 FNJ is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 October 1991.

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