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J364 CCH

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

71,075 mi
Last recorded71,075 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ364 CCH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 71,075 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 71,017 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 71,015 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 71,014 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Storage tank underneath vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill sections holed and corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant / water. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill section / end of cross member. (load bearing area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 69,616 miles

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

Central Rear Water tank corroded / leaking. may pose hazard to other road users and enviroment.

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 69,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Central Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Water tank corroded / leaking. may pose hazard to other road users and enviroment.

Central Rear Water tank corroded / leaking. may pose hazard to other road users and enviroment.

Pass 15 Mar 2023 62,591 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 62,591 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 55,218 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 55,157 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 48,994 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 48,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 48,786 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 47,821 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2018 46,266 miles

light wear in rear springs

Fail 24 May 2018 46,248 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

light wear in rear springs

Pass 1 Aug 2017 45,265 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 43,645 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 41,387 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 40,246 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 37,974 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 34,962 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 29,324 miles

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

exhaust mounting rubber O rings getting perished

slight play in steering rack O/S

Fail 7 Jul 2011 29,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

exhaust mounting rubber O rings getting perished

slight play in steering rack O/S

Pass 5 Aug 2010 29,313 miles

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

slight cracking in petrol cap rubber seal

slight tip in O/S front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jul 2009 29,252 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 29,252 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

excessive travel on handbrake

petrol cap rubber seal starting to get perished

Pass 11 Jul 2008 28,919 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

excessive travel on handbrake

Pass 17 Jul 2007 28,126 miles

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

petrol filler cap seal getting perished

slight tip in O/S front wheel bearing

Fail 13 Jul 2006 27,877 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust mounting becoming detiorated

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Jul 2006 27,877 miles

exhaust mounting becoming detiorated

offside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 6 Jul 2006 27,858 miles

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

Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

exhuast rubbers starting to split

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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J364 CCH is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 J364 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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J364 CCH is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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