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J224 NTA

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,833 mi
Last recorded87,833 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ224 NTA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 87,833 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 86,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 84,472 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 82,695 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 82,695 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 81,213 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 80,371 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn nsf outer (2.5.C.1b)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn osf outer (2.5.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play osr (2.6.2)

advise service brake just meets requirements

exhaust system very rusty and slight leak

Fail 22 Jul 2016 80,371 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement load sensing valve seized (3.5.1k)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn nsf outer (2.5.C.1b)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn osf outer (2.5.C.1b)

Headlamp aim too low nsf and osf (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play osr (2.6.2)

exhaust system very rusty and slight leak

Pass 1 Jul 2015 78,841 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 78,801 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2014 77,355 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 75,407 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front brake discs worn and corroded

full exhaust system corroded

rear leaf springs weakend

Pass 2 Jun 2012 74,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,156 miles

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

Front brake disc's corroded on inner face

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to inspect front brake pads due to wheel design

Pass 28 May 2010 71,531 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front inner trackrod has slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2009 69,298 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 69,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 May 2008 65,875 miles

all rear spring eye bushes worn

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

handbrake lever travel

headlamp beam modifiers fitted

n/s/r lens cracked

slight play o/s/r hub

Fail 19 May 2008 65,875 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

all rear spring eye bushes worn

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

handbrake lever travel

headlamp beam modifiers fitted

n/s/r lens cracked

slight play o/s/r hub

Pass 26 May 2007 64,429 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 57,926 miles

All tyres perrished.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen cracked but not within prescribed area.

Fail 20 Apr 2006 57,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

all tyres perrished

windscreen cracked but not within swept area. †

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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J224 NTA is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J224 NTA, 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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J224 NTA is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 December 1991.

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