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J207 KCW

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

102,662 mi
Last recorded102,662 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ207 KCW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 102,662 miles

Front exhaust section deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre aged 195/75/16c

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

Offside Front inner step corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear lamp deteriorated

both front wings have corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2024 101,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in retainer (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner step corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner step corroded

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

Offside Rear lens deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2022 100,856 miles

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

Front corrosion not with in

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

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 100,856 miles

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

Front corrosion not with in

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 99,481 miles

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

Central Rear half shaft leaking

Offside Rear half shaft leaking

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

early corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2020 97,627 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 95,939 miles

Early Corrosion To Front Suspension Components

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

Offside Front Inner Bumper Mounting Corroded Through Not Likely To Become Detached

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 95,939 miles

Early Corrosion To Front Suspension Components

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

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

Offside Front Inner Bumper Mounting Corroded Through Not Likely To Become Detached

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 93,272 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 92,704 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroding slightly

offside front bumper mounting bracket area corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

rear shock absorbers bushes deteriorating

turbo warning light on dash

Fail 6 Sep 2017 92,704 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear pipes into load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroding slightly

offside front bumper mounting bracket area corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

rear shock absorbers bushes deteriorating

turbo warning light on dash

Pass 7 Sep 2016 92,576 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front bumper mounting bracket area corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

rear shock absorbers bushes perishing

Fail 7 Sep 2016 92,576 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front bumper mounting bracket area corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

rear shock absorbers bushes perishing

Pass 9 Sep 2015 91,668 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes into load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system deteriorating (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.6.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside & offside front (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush nearside & offside front (2.4.G.2)

nearside & offside rear brakes binding slightly

nearside & offside rear shock absorbers bushes perishing

offside rear tyre wall perishing

play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 89,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside & offside rear shock absorbers lower bushes deteriorating

Fail 15 Sep 2014 89,617 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside & offside rear shock absorbers lower bushes deteriorating

Pass 11 Sep 2013 88,833 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside & offside rear shock absorbers bushes deteriorating

offside front panel corroded - by bumper bracket

Fail 30 Aug 2013 88,833 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside & offside rear shock absorbers bushes deteriorating

offside front panel corroded - by bumper bracket

Pass 13 Sep 2012 87,878 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 87,878 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 86,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside seat belt buckle cover damaged

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 5 Sep 2011 86,941 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside seat belt buckle cover damaged

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2010 86,080 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

nearside & offside front struts gaiters deteriorated

nearside rear top marker light not working

Pass 8 Sep 2009 84,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside & offside front struts gaiters split

Pass 11 Sep 2008 83,803 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside strut gaiter collapsed

Fail 11 Sep 2008 83,803 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside strut gaiter collapsed

Pass 30 Aug 2007 82,517 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 82,517 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

offside front top marker light not working

Pass 11 Sep 2006 81,567 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 78,833 miles

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

underside drivers step corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2005 78,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

underside drivers step corroded

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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J207 KCW is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J207 KCW, 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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J207 KCW is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 November 1991.

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