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J353 JCW

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,591 mi
Last recorded119,591 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ353 JCW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 119,591 miles

Front Discs rusty

Front coil springs rusty

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security side sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2024 119,510 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Both radius arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting side sill inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Discs rusty

Front coil springs rusty

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security side sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 118,503 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 117,881 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 112,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2021 112,925 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2020 110,513 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 110,508 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 107,588 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 107,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 107,543 miles

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2016 107,543 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working front side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2016 105,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 102,573 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 102,045 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 10,008 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 95,615 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 90,689 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 88,371 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 88,352 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 84,236 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 80,984 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 79,276 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 77,678 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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J353 JCW is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J353 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 J353 JCW registered?

J353 JCW is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 September 1991.

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