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J325 FYS

1991 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,083 mi
Last recorded109,083 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ325 FYS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 109,083 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner sill

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

Offside Front sill/ step corroding

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

various brake pipes

various underside corroding

Pass 5 May 2023 107,290 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroded

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside front step has slight corrosion

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

Previous welding repairs undersealed/covered

Pass 29 Mar 2022 106,096 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroded

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle underside and previous welding repairs undersealed

Fail 29 Mar 2022 106,096 miles

Both rear leaf springs corroded

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Vehicle underside and previous welding repairs undersealed

Pass 30 Mar 2021 103,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear panel corroded

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

both leaf springs corroded

coolant leak

under van is corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2021 103,096 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear panel corroded

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

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

both leaf springs corroded

under van is corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2020 103,046 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury both rear arches (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure rubber mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front out riggers (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside door handle

Offside Rear bumper missing

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

rear door corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2019 102,674 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 102,439 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 102,434 miles

Front Headlamp insecure both sides (4.1.1 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at x2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered with undersael (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both front brake discs inner faces heavily corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper corner loose

advise not to use rear step

all exhaust support rubbers split/perished

all under floor and suspension covered with underseal

n/s outer side door handle inscure

rear back valance holed and corroded several places

spare tyre under bonnet inscure

Pass 5 Jun 2017 102,056 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 101,109 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 99,518 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 99,155 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 96,286 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 93,883 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 85,206 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 85,206 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

ft bumper attachment corroded

oil leak - rocker cover

rear bumper at step corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2008 81,646 miles

rear step insecure.

rear valance excessivly corroded.

Fail 14 Nov 2008 81,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

rear step insecure.

rear valance excessivly corroded.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 76,267 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 76,267 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 73,557 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 73,482 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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J325 FYS is a 1991 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J325 FYS, 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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J325 FYS is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 September 1991.

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