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J189 LKA

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,011 mi
Last recorded44,011 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ189 LKA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 44,011 miles

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

slight corrosion under vehicle in parts

Pass 8 Oct 2024 42,671 miles

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

slight corrosion under vehicle in parts

Fail 24 Sep 2024 42,662 miles

Exhaust system insecure rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion under vehicle in parts

Pass 12 Sep 2023 41,702 miles

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

slightly corroded under vehicle in parts

Fail 8 Sep 2023 41,693 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases system (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slightly corroded under vehicle in parts

Pass 5 Oct 2022 40,383 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 40,377 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubbers drdeteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 40,058 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 38,678 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 37,900 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 37,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 37,438 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 36,112 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 36,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 35,630 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 35,101 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 34,082 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 33,616 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 33,616 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 33,599 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,433 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 31,453 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 30,363 miles

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Apr 2008 29,931 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 17,841 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 29,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 28,259 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 28,259 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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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J189 LKA is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J189 LKA, 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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J189 LKA is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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