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J145 OPM

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,418 mi
Last recorded63,418 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ145 OPM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 63,418 miles

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

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

front to rear under body & suspension components covered in under sealant

Pass 3 Mar 2025 62,517 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 62,504 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 58,951 miles

front to rear under body & suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2024 58,951 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

front to rear under body & suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2023 57,052 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & front (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 51,020 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 51,020 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 50,573 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE OVER 10 YEARS OLD

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by corner bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch area(marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front TYRE OVER 10 YEARS OLD

Offside Rear TYRE OVER 10 YEARS OLD

Fail 21 May 2021 50,572 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective 3 X RUBBERS SPLIT/PERISHED.1 X RUBBER BROKEN. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front TYRE OVER 10 YEARS OLD

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by corner bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch area(marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front TYRE OVER 10 YEARS OLD

Offside Rear TYRE OVER 10 YEARS OLD

Spare tyre defective DEFLATED ()

Pass 19 Feb 2020 50,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 50,153 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 49,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear wheel bearing sounds slightly rough when rotating

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 49,708 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 49,409 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 49,090 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 48,689 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 48,341 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 48,333 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 48,114 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 48,110 miles

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 47,324 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 46,456 miles

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

front exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2010 46,456 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2009 45,497 miles

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

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

offside and nearside gearbox oil seals leaking

Fail 29 Apr 2009 45,497 miles

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

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside and nearside gearbox oil seals leaking

Pass 22 Apr 2008 44,194 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 44,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 43,344 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2006 42,721 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked †drivers seat belt slow to retract †

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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J145 OPM is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J145 OPM, 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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J145 OPM is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 November 1991.

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