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J994 NFC

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

91,861 mi
Last recorded91,861 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ994 NFC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 91,861 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 91,161 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 90,429 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 89,682 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 88,655 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 87,141 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 86,373 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 85,156 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2018 83,418 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 83,418 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front tyre perished in tread

Pass 8 May 2017 81,500 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 80,710 miles

Brake ferrules are corroded

Front brake discs are worn

Slight free play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 20 May 2016 80,710 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake ferrules are corroded

Front brake discs are worn

Slight free play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Apr 2015 79,560 miles

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

wipers need to be parked manually

Fail 11 Apr 2015 79,560 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

wipers need to be parked manually

Pass 17 Jan 2014 78,331 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 76,337 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 75,931 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 75,124 miles

general corrosion

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 21 Apr 2011 75,124 miles

general corrosion

nearside front tyre perished

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 74,933 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 74,933 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2009 74,327 miles

offside front brake disc slightly corroded on inside edge

Fail 15 May 2009 74,319 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise generall corrosion

offside front brake disc rusty on inside edge

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 2 May 2008 73,339 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 May 2008 73,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 72,603 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 72,603 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front cv boots perished

general corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2007 72,603 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front cv boots perished

general corrosion

Fail 3 May 2006 68,240 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 68,240 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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J994 NFC is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 J994 NFC, 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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J994 NFC is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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