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J245 BYD

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,669 mi
Last recorded70,669 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ245 BYD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 70,669 miles

Nearside Front Body/wing has corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2026 70,669 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Body/wing has corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2025 69,580 miles

Central exhaust rubber missing

Nearside Front Lower body corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 69,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2024 69,138 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel line perished but not leaking near engine

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 68,627 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion of front non structural member

Nearside Rear Step damaged and loose

Offside Front Corrosion of inner wheel arch

Fail 13 Sep 2022 68,612 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear step broken

Pass 1 Jul 2021 67,356 miles

wheel trims

Pass 27 Oct 2020 67,341 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 67,340 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 67,151 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 66,526 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 13 Jun 2017 65,514 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 65,269 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 65,269 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 63,963 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 62,127 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 59,422 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 28 Aug 2012 58,061 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 54,724 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,112 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 50,597 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 47,269 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 43,262 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 43,250 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 40,598 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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J245 BYD is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J245 BYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J245 BYD registered?

J245 BYD is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 October 1991.

Is J245 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J245 BYD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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