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J277 JDL

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

87,977 mi
Last recorded87,977 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ277 JDL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 87,977 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 86,990 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 86,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 86,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 85,538 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 85,538 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 85,538 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 83,483 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 83,483 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 83,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rubber mounts slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and has small cut in tread

offside front wheel arch slightly corroded

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2014 81,558 miles

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

handbrake cable deteriorated

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

rear of nearside sill slightly corroded on inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2014 81,558 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

handbrake cable deteriorated

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

rear of nearside sill slightly corroded on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2013 79,524 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outside edge

Pass 16 Nov 2012 78,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outside edge

Fail 16 Nov 2012 78,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outside edge

Pass 19 Nov 2011 77,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 18 Nov 2011 77,321 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 19 Nov 2010 75,566 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 75,566 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 73,476 miles

nearside handbrake cable outer casing corroded

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2009 73,476 miles

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

nearside handbrake cable outer casing corroded

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2008 71,671 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 71,671 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 70,327 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 68,931 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 68,931 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

no reverse lights

Pass 30 Nov 2005 66,262 miles

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

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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J277 JDL is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 J277 JDL, 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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J277 JDL is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 November 1991.

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