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B991 TLJ

1985 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,324 mi
Last recorded111,324 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Talbot Express77,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB991 TLJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 111,324 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 109,539 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 109,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Jun 2024 109,533 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 109,345 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 108,953 miles

Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 108,953 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 108,836 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 108,793 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 108,505 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 108,468 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 108,436 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 108,266 miles

front discs getting rusty inside edge

Pass 22 Jul 2013 107,174 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r & n/s/f rust starting will need weling for next year

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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B991 TLJ is a 1985 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1985 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 77,632 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 B991 TLJ, 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 41 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B991 TLJ registered?

B991 TLJ is a 1985 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 May 1985.

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