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J24 BRA

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,997 mi
Last recorded68,997 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 BRA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 68,997 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 68,704 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

drivers seat mechanism locks intermittently

offside front cv boot outer slightly cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2024 67,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 67,658 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected wear off cable (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected wear off cable (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 64,332 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in centre below wiper line (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust emission test carried out reading too low to register

Pass 13 Apr 2022 62,000 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated heavily cracked, trace of cv grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated heavily cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

oil on engine and gear box

slight play in steering system

Pass 9 Apr 2021 60,139 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter

Offside Front Outer Cv gaiter

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 59,943 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 58,677 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 58,674 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 58,250 miles

Nearside Rear brake bind slightly,advise.

Fail 16 Sep 2017 58,250 miles

Nearside Rear brake bind slightly,advise.

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 58,074 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 57,960 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 57,299 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 56,937 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 56,937 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 56,171 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 56,171 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 55,255 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 54,320 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 53,929 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 51,651 miles

exhaust mounts need replacing

Pass 19 Sep 2007 50,300 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 49,835 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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J24 BRA is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J24 BRA, 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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J24 BRA is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 September 1991.

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