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J202 LKA

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,940 mi
Last recorded107,940 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ202 LKA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 107,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 107,926 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 103,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corrosion to non prescribed area

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 99,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Offside Front Inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both nearside and offside fronts (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 94,870 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 89,061 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 84,982 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 81,653 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 81,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 80,092 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 80,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Corrosion on flitch

Pass 26 Feb 2018 79,064 miles

Front Flitch corroded

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 1 Mar 2017 76,974 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perish

Offside Front tyre perish

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion in front wing arches

Fail 27 Feb 2017 76,973 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb in wrong (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Front tyre perish

Offside Front tyre perish

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion in front wing arches

Pass 26 Feb 2016 76,107 miles

2 exhaust mountin rubber broke

Nearside Front inner wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front cuts to outter sidewall

Fail 25 Feb 2016 76,107 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

2 exhaust mountin rubber broke

Nearside Front inner wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front cuts to outter sidewall

Pass 5 Mar 2015 75,404 miles

nearside rear tyre perished on inside sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2014 72,908 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 67,229 miles

both front discs in poor condition

both front tyres perished

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 23 Apr 2013 67,229 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front discs in poor condition

both front tyres perished

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Jun 2012 65,745 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 60,274 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,213 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 42,774 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 42,708 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 34,145 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 26,379 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 26,379 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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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J202 LKA is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol 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 J202 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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J202 LKA is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 September 1991.

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