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J855 CRB

1991 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,131 mi
Last recorded88,131 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D75,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ855 CRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 88,131 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 May 2026 88,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner side wall damaged. (5.2.3 (f))

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

Rear Torsion bar damaged and seriously weakened Nearside and offside. Bearing/bush excessively worn. Tyre fouling on trailing arm. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 84,658 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 83,698 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,885 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 80,840 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 76,549 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 76,549 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 76,210 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 75,317 miles

EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTING MISSING BUT SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 74,350 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 73,486 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

adv. handbrake lever travel is high.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 71,620 miles

rear suspension on both sides appear very hard / solid

Fail 25 Nov 2008 71,561 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre treads perishing

rear suspension on both sides appear very hard / solid

Pass 12 Aug 2008 70,659 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 70,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 64,394 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 64,384 miles

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

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

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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J855 CRB is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J855 CRB, 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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What year was J855 CRB registered?

J855 CRB is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for J855 CRB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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