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J351 CCH

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

82,588 mi
Last recorded82,588 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ351 CCH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 82,588 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 82,537 miles

Central Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 82,252 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 79,504 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Aug 2020 78,311 miles

camper been undersealed

Pass 16 Aug 2019 77,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

front end of van undersealed

wheel trims fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2018 77,249 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 77,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2017 76,680 miles

Body has slight corrosion NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT STEPS (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 76,676 miles

Headlamp aim too high NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT STEPS (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 76,190 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 76,190 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 75,117 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 73,510 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 71,947 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 70,063 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 68,983 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 68,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 67,522 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 67,522 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 64,191 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 63,197 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 59,942 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes coated in grease preventing a visual inspection

offside and nearside front metal brakepipes coated in grease preventing a visual inspection

Fail 6 Jul 2006 59,896 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

all exhaust mounting rubbers perished

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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J351 CCH is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 J351 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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J351 CCH is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 29 August 1991.

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