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J341 CCH

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,226 mi
Last recorded76,226 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ341 CCH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 76,226 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 76,224 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 76,087 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Fail 12 Jul 2022 76,082 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis. Marked in YELLOW. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer 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))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 10 Aug 2021 75,215 miles

Front bumper support corroded

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

Fail 31 Jul 2021 75,214 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front bumper support corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2014 75,161 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 75,152 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 Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 74,646 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front (inside wheelarch) coroded by the suspension arm mount, but not within 30cm of a perscribed area

offside front inner sill coroded, by the jacking point,but not within 30cm of a perscribed area.

Fail 19 Mar 2013 74,646 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front (inside wheelarch) coroded by the suspension arm mount, but not within 30cm of a perscribed area

offside front inner sill coroded, by the jacking point,but not within 30cm of a perscribed area.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 73,098 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 73,085 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 70,433 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 70,431 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 68,611 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 68,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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J341 CCH is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J341 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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J341 CCH is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 September 1991.

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