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J336 CCH

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

139,104 mi
Last recorded139,104 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ336 CCH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 139,104 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 139,369 miles

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

UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Pass 26 Aug 2021 137,622 miles

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

underside of body has slight surface corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2021 137,622 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

underside of body has slight surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2020 137,333 miles

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

vehicle has slight corrosion to underside

Fail 7 Aug 2019 137,302 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock absorber mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 133,964 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 133,964 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

horn not loud enogh

Pass 18 Jul 2017 132,321 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 129,174 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 125,872 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 125,870 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 121,847 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 121,839 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 May 2013 117,116 miles

rear outer/inner valance corroded

Fail 14 May 2013 117,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear outer/inner valance corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 114,330 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 May 2011 112,687 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 112,669 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 109,112 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 107,719 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 105,412 miles

Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 103,215 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 103,215 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 102,202 miles

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

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

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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J336 CCH is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J336 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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J336 CCH is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 September 1991.

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