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J193 LKA

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

39,742 mi
Last recorded39,742 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ193 LKA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 39,742 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 39,742 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 37,090 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 33,878 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 30,488 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 30,453 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 28,017 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 23,490 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 18,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

rubber ring missing off exhaust silencer

Pass 27 Mar 2018 17,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 16,076 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 15,875 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 15,612 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 15,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 15,077 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 14,749 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 14,370 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 14,370 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 13,693 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 12,220 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 12,166 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 12,166 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 11,328 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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J193 LKA is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 J193 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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What year was J193 LKA registered?

J193 LKA is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 December 1991.

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