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J357 TDC

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,778 mi
Last recorded102,778 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ357 TDC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 102,778 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 100,532 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 100,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 98,320 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 97,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 97,809 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 95,971 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion too front wings

surface corrosion inner front seals

Pass 3 Mar 2021 94,419 miles

Nearside Front inner seal surface corrosion and little on off side inner seal

Offside Front Upper side light leans broken

surface corrosion on both side wings

Pass 17 Feb 2020 92,317 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 89,720 miles

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

Nearside Front under the door corrosion

corrosion,panel

Pass 28 Feb 2018 86,804 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 86,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 82,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Several areas of corrosion may require attention shortly.Small hole caused by corrosion in nearside inner sill/step area but not have serious affect on the vehicle structure.

Fail 16 Feb 2017 82,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Several areas of corrosion may require attention shortly.Small hole caused by corrosion in nearside inner sill/step area but not have serious affect on the vehicle structure.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 80,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

nearside inner sill/step area starting to become corroded.

Fail 11 Feb 2016 80,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

nearside inner sill/step area starting to become corroded.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 78,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 75,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 75,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 72,460 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 69,704 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs + slight play in rear wheel bearingd + n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 15 Feb 2011 66,920 miles

front brake discs corroded + slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Feb 2010 64,596 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 62,018 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 58,926 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 56,275 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 53,490 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J357 TDC is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J357 TDC, 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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J357 TDC is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 October 1991.

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