1991 Talbot Express 1.8L Petrol · J636 EMX
1991 Talbot Express (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 52,912 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J636 EMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2024
- 52,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J636 EMX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Talbot Express (J636 EMX) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))”.
J636 EMX Mileage History
- 31/10/202251,632 mi
- 02/11/202251,641 mi+9 mi
- 25/10/202352,361 mi+720 mi
- 01/11/202352,361 mi
- 16/10/202452,912 mi+551 mi
Average of roughly 653 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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