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J326 NFD

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

71,446 mi
Last recorded71,446 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ326 NFD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 71,446 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 71,081 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 71,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes on vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 71,022 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 69,543 miles

exhaust system corroded heavily.

Pass 28 Oct 2019 68,560 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 67,436 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 66,536 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 66,536 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 66,046 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 66,043 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 65,926 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear lower corner corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2015 65,926 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear lower corner corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 65,133 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 63,038 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 63,038 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Sep 2012 61,647 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 61,647 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,612 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 60,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r brake slight bind

o/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 28 Sep 2010 60,382 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r brake slight bind

o/s/r brake slight bind

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 1 Oct 2009 60,368 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

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

all exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 19 Sep 2008 59,309 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 59,150 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 59,147 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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J326 NFD is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J326 NFD, 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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J326 NFD is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 October 1991.

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