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J272 UNT

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,110 mi
Last recorded79,110 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ272 UNT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 79,110 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box / middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear all around / wheel arch /sills inner outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust rubber mounting defective

Fail 18 Feb 2026 79,110 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box / middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear all around / wheel arch /sills inner outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust rubber mounting defective

both side rear service brake binding

Pass 29 Jan 2025 79,105 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 79,096 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 79,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 77,795 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber suports deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Front of inner wheelarch , corroded & holed . NOT within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced Partially obscured to front by awning (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi x 2 , corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Front of wheel arch , corroded & holed . NOT within a prescribed area

Offside Front Inner sill below step , corroding & in poor condition . NOT within a prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 77,733 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Side light Inop

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 74,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rubber heavily perished

Pass 17 Feb 2021 72,660 miles

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 tyre just above limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wheel binding on full lock

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust system corroded

hand brake travel getting high

steering lock to lock when jacked up stiff operation

Fail 12 Feb 2021 72,651 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill under nsf door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt not tight (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 tyre just above limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wheel binding on full lock

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust system corroded

hand brake travel getting high

steering lock to lock when jacked up stiff operation

Pass 29 Jan 2020 71,408 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 70,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 70,602 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 68,925 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 68,925 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 63,020 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 61,139 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 61,139 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' mascot hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 53,169 miles

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

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

offside door sill corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2015 53,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

offside door sill corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 45,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear upper marker lamp inop.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake imbalance just acceptable

Fail 3 Mar 2014 45,264 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear upper marker lamp inop.

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 43,900 miles

offside front outer sill corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2013 43,899 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front outer sill corroded

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,546 miles

O/S/F sill corroded but not within 30cm of a mounting

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 43,545 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S/F sill corroded but not within 30cm of a mounting

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 40,786 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 40,784 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 May 2009 40,245 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front bumper poor

Fail 12 May 2009 40,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front bumper poor

Pass 14 May 2008 38,278 miles

engine has oil leak

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 9 May 2008 38,270 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine has oil leak

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 6 Jun 2007 37,561 miles

front exhaust baffle rattling

n/s/f brake disc slightly pitted

n/s/f brake hose poor

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

rear brake hose poor

Pass 14 Feb 2006 33,446 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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J272 UNT is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J272 UNT, 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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J272 UNT is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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