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J34 BRA

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ34 BRA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 53,205 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 108,858 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 108,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2021 180,156 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 108,150 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake servo inoperative Alternator belt missing (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2020 107,729 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 107,510 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 107,496 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 62,637 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 62,637 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/75/16c (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2016 61,591 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 60,703 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 60,703 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 59,991 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 59,983 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

both front indicators loose

Pass 2 Aug 2013 59,661 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 56,689 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 55,032 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 53,278 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 50,694 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 19 Aug 2008 49,882 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 48,927 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 46,622 miles

2 places of corrosion in,inner wheel arches

Fail 17 Aug 2006 46,622 miles

2 places of corrosion in,inner wheel arches

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 43,000 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 42,978 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust system corroded in various places.

Offside Front Lower 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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J34 BRA is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 J34 BRA, 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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J34 BRA is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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