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J51 BRA

1991 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

70,236 mi
Last recorded70,236 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D75,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ51 BRA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 70,236 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 69,671 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings/wheel arches showing patches of surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front bumper mounting bracket holed and corroded but bumper still secure

Offside Front door outer skin corroded and holed along bottom edge

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear leaf springs rear bushes cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shock absorbers bushes cracked/perished (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all four shock absorbers showing corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all four wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel recommend adjustment

Fail 7 May 2024 69,645 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner wings/wheel arches showing patches of surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front bumper mounting bracket holed and corroded but bumper still secure

Offside Front door outer skin corroded and holed along bottom edge

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear leaf springs rear bushes cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shock absorbers bushes cracked/perished (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all four shock absorbers showing corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all four wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel recommend adjustment

Fail 21 Mar 2024 69,634 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 snapped rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front door corroded

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 69,244 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 67,916 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 67,916 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 67,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 67,916 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Altering the braking effort 30% (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 67,050 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 65,555 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 65,555 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 63,310 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 62,710 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 59,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 57,587 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 57,225 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 56,976 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 53,626 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 53,551 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 50,414 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 50,413 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 48,016 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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J51 BRA is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 75,966 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J51 BRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J51 BRA is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 14 August 1991.

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