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SJI 5704

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,235 mi
Last recorded85,235 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJI 5704
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 85,235 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer & inner sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 85,181 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 85,168 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Left Hand Drive Light Fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Requires Adjustment (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers Missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 84,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2020 81,757 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 76,954 miles

Both front tyres made in 2008 , nearside rear 2004 and offside rear in 2003 .

Brake servo pipe has been taped up with electrical tape

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting rubber split and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded and pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner wings to front panel corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour orange in colour which is a side reflector colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour orange in colour which is a side reflector colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 76,954 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp insecure headlamp was off and pops off lower inner ball adjuster on plastic clip (4.1.1 (c))

Both front tyres made in 2008 , nearside rear 2004 and offside rear in 2003 .

Brake servo pipe has been taped up with electrical tape

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting rubber split and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded and pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner wings to front panel corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour orange in colour which is a side reflector colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour orange in colour which is a side reflector colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 14 May 2019 76,808 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 4.05 mean recorded , default limit is 2.50 maximum (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central return spring on handbrake mechanism is broken

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded and pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front tyres made in 2008 , nearside rear tyre made in 2004 , offside rear tyre made in 2003 .

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens condensated on inner (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing to front panel corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front brake pad rattle spring clip incorrectly fitted

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and sill end corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour orange in colour which is a side reflector colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp incorrect colour lamp is showing as more orange than red as it should be (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive badly corroded and borderline by shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated on inner and has water in bottom of light and lens has a small hole in it (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill badly corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing to front panel corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour orange in colour which is a side colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light stop lamp is showing more orange than red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp incorrect colour lamp is showing as more orange than red as it should be (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake servo pipe appears to have been repaired with electrical tape

reverse lights not working

slight play in steering column universal joint

Pass 16 May 2018 72,356 miles

Front Upper coil spring corroded Both sides, uppers coils of springs (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Sill corroded, but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Outer Sill holed but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 May 2018 72,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Upper coil spring corroded Both sides, uppers coils of springs (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Sill corroded, but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Outer Sill holed but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 70,850 miles

Exhaust Mounted by cable ties

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Gearbox Mount (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 70,850 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle Handle missing (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust Mounted by cable ties

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Gearbox Mount (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 66,962 miles

Centre EXHAUST MOUNT RUBBER RING PERISHED.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear INNER ARCH PANEL CORRODED.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front SLIGHT WEAR IN WHEEL BEARING.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear EXHAUST TAIL PIPE RUBBER MOUNTING RING MISSING. ONE OF TWO.

Fail 18 Jul 2016 66,962 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre EXHAUST MOUNT RUBBER RING PERISHED.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear INNER ARCH PANEL CORRODED.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front SLIGHT WEAR IN WHEEL BEARING.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear EXHAUST TAIL PIPE RUBBER MOUNTING RING MISSING. ONE OF TWO.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 64,368 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 61,882 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 61,877 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 60,188 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 60,188 miles

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

battery insecure.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 60,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front wheel arch corroding.

Fail 5 Jul 2011 60,131 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front wheel arch corroding.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 59,211 miles

corrosion starting in n/s front inner wing

Pass 3 Jul 2009 58,044 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 58,039 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 57,180 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 57,180 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 55,826 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 55,826 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

both front inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2006 55,082 miles

o/s n/s/f inner arches corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2005 53,319 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 53,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2005 53,318 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wheel arches starting to corode

rear exhaust rubbers starting to perish

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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SJI 5704 is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SJI 5704, 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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SJI 5704 is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 May 1991.

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