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J386 MFC

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,862 mi
Last recorded104,862 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ386 MFC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2025 104,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 104,826 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 104,638 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 103,358 miles

Both front shock gaiters split & deteriorated

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All front light cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

General corrosion underbody in various areas.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 103,358 miles

Both front shock gaiters split & deteriorated

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All front light cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

General corrosion underbody in various areas.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 102,756 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST MISSING (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS NOT SECURE

Nearside Front JACKING BLOCK RUST HOLE

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

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

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

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

Rear OFFSIDE BRAKE EFFORT 284KG NEARSIDE REAR 284KG

WATER TANK LEAKING

Pass 25 Oct 2021 99,829 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 99,360 miles

Exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 21 Nov 2016 99,349 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 98,967 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 95,549 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 91,928 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 89,360 miles

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

dampmpness of oil from under engine

Pass 19 Feb 2011 86,981 miles

battery insecure

nearside handbrake lowe effort

offside cab undersill corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2010 85,119 miles

offside under step corroding

Fail 11 Feb 2010 85,119 miles

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

fronr discs and pads wearing

nearside handbrake low effort

offside under step corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2009 82,992 miles

front discs and pads .

offside marker light .

Pass 4 Dec 2007 79,909 miles

battery insecure front discs corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2007 79,909 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

battery insecure front discs corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2006 77,092 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 77,092 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

hazard switch. †offside mirror. †windscreen chipped. †both chassis members corroding at front. †exhaust security. †both front discs corroding. † †

Pass 19 Nov 2005 74,458 miles

nearside drive shaft gaitor †hand brake release spring †offside rear tyre

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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J386 MFC is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J386 MFC, 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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J386 MFC is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 August 1991.

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