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J311 PFX

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

82,268 mi
Last recorded82,268 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ311 PFX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2025 82,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis leg & inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear panel inner sill & arch area has expanding foam and glued on patches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis leg & inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills and various patches have been screwed and glued on, sealed and painted over and are now becoming detached. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 81,787 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 81,393 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake performance poor

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At Axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 81,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake performance poor

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At Axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 78,240 miles

heavily coated in underseal

Pass 9 Dec 2020 76,299 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 76,299 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 73,534 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 73,519 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 71,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Wheel arch corroded

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 69,482 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust rubber mounting missing and other one split

Rear parking brake relay lever return spring broken

Pass 25 Nov 2016 67,414 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer cable split also (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 67,382 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear panel at mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer cable split also (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 65,194 miles

Nearside step sill beginning to corrode.

Fail 2 Nov 2015 65,194 miles

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

Nearside step sill beginning to corrode.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 63,178 miles

offside rear and nearside front lower sill panels beginning to corrode

Fail 22 Nov 2014 63,176 miles

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

Offside rear & nearside front lower sill panels beginning to corrode.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 61,111 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 61,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 58,021 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 58,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 56,115 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 52,201 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

carotion nearside inner wing

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 52,201 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

carotion nearside inner wing

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

Pass 19 May 2009 49,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2009 49,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 46,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 44,278 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 44,278 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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J311 PFX is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 J311 PFX, 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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J311 PFX is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 August 1991.

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