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J332 CCH

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,653 mi
Last recorded65,653 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ332 CCH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 65,653 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 64,160 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 62,366 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 61,092 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 59,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 58,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front discs slight corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2019 56,788 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 54,550 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 52,623 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 52,623 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2015 49,658 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 45,838 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

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

Offside front headlight slightly loose in fixing

Slight play to both rear wheel bearings

Fail 20 May 2014 45,838 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front wipers slightly smeary

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

Offside front headlight slightly loose in fixing

Slight play to both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 May 2013 42,129 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 41,578 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 38,387 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 38,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,883 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 36,253 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 36,253 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 33,135 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear tyre split on inner and outer walls

offside rear tyre split on outer wall

Fail 3 Nov 2007 33,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear tyre split on inner and outer walls

offside rear tyre split on outer wall

Pass 14 Oct 2006 31,507 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear brake binding slightly.

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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J332 CCH is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J332 CCH, 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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J332 CCH is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 August 1991.

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