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J347 JCW

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

86,085 mi
Last recorded86,085 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ347 JCW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 86,085 miles

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

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

under body corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2025 86,074 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front brake pads wearing low full inspection can’t be carried out

General underbody corrosion present

Offside front mirror glass broken

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 84,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 82,305 miles

welding repairs covered in underseal

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 82,274 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 3 Aug 2021 82,274 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch x3 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper sill/step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 82,210 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sill starting to corrode

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 82,210 miles

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Sill starting to corrode

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

Pass 26 May 2018 82,087 miles

Front brake pipes rusty

Front inner arches rusty

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

outer sills rusty

Fail 14 Apr 2018 82,087 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill on front and rear mountings (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills on front and rear mountings (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front inner wheel arches rusty

both lower outer door sills rusty offside almost to excess

Pass 26 May 2016 81,574 miles

o/s/f inner sill, n/s/f outer sill and o/s/r inner wheel arch are starting to corrode.

Fail 21 May 2016 81,569 miles

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)

o/s/f inner sill, n/s/f outer sill and o/s/r inner wheel arch are starting to corrode.

Fail 30 May 2015 80,669 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2015 80,669 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 78,549 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 78,549 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust mounts split.

Fail 23 Apr 2014 78,543 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

O/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2013 78,006 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 75,537 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 73,809 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 69,238 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 69,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 64,626 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 63,886 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 63,734 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 61,512 miles

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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J347 JCW is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 J347 JCW, 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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What year was J347 JCW registered?

J347 JCW is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 October 1991.

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