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J24 FVH

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

118,764 mi
Last recorded118,764 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 118,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine /transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both side front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 118,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine /transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both side rear (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both side front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 118,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/ transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 116,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 116,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced reflector lens not emitting proper output of light (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged o/s/f brake flexi hose cracked in several places (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 115,213 miles

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

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 113,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 May 2022 113,690 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2021 111,594 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 111,566 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from l/s/v to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy close to limit (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 110,465 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 108,897 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 108,881 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 108,844 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 106,791 miles

all flexies perished

Pass 18 Oct 2016 105,009 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 flexies (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 102,762 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 front flexies (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

all 4 tyres cracking on tread

brake pipes starting to corrode and greased

wipers poor

Fail 19 Oct 2015 102,761 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 front flexies (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

all 4 tyres cracking on tread

brake pipes starting to corrode and greased

wipers poor

Fail 16 Oct 2014 99,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

spare tyre heavily cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2014 99,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

spare tyre heavily cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2013 98,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 98,728 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 97,407 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 95,412 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 85,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake discs pitted

power steering belt noisy

Pass 20 Oct 2010 93,031 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 93,048 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Sep 2009 92,107 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 91,173 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 84,898 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate panel requires attention soon

hand brake has slight side to side movement

hand brake travel on limit

oil leak around engine and gearbox

several corrosion spots showing

Pass 11 Oct 2006 81,907 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front bumper jagged

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 FVH 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 J24 FVH, 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 FVH is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 August 1991.

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