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A13 WJO

1991 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,997 mi
Last recorded72,997 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 WJO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 72,997 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 72,212 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded.

Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Various oil leak between engine and gearbox but not excessive.

Fail 26 Sep 2024 72,212 miles

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

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

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

Both front brake discs slightly corroded.

Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Various oil leak between engine and gearbox but not excessive.

Pass 29 Sep 2023 71,662 miles

both front brake discs are corroded on edges of braking surfaces .

Fail 25 Aug 2023 71,651 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel foot brake has excessive travel . (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative load sensing valve seized , vehicle does not have abs fitted . (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake discs are corroded on edges of braking surfaces.

Pass 1 Aug 2022 69,688 miles

Rough noise from diff and offside intermediate driveshaft bearing when front wheels rotated

Fail 22 Jul 2022 69,682 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both aims (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam main beam comes on instead of dip beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam dip beam comes on instead of main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rough noise from diff and offside intermediate driveshaft bearing when front wheels rotated

Pass 2 Sep 2021 68,968 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 68,282 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 68,269 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BOTH SIDES INNER ARCHES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BOTH SIDES REAR VALANCE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 68,102 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 68,091 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers split

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body and suspension very dry

Pass 18 Jul 2015 67,433 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 67,433 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 65,939 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 65,939 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,694 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 62,694 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 62,103 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 May 2010 62,099 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 61,902 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust manifold has a slight blow.

front brake discs showing corrosion.

n/s inner sill holed and corroded

rear panel corrosion near step.

underbody corrosion.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 61,902 miles

exhaust manifold has a slight blow.

front brake discs showing corrosion.

n/s inner sill holed and corroded

rear panel corrosion near step.

underbody corrosion.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 61,179 miles

coolant pipe at rear of engine showing corrosion.

slight play in o/s/front track rod end.

sump corrosion

very slight n/s/front lower ball joint play.

very slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 59,242 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch release bearing noisey.

exhaust manifold has broken stud, signs of very slight blow.

exhaust rear section mountings showing rubber fatigue.

heavy sump corrosion.

n/s and o/s rear wheels have very slight bind.

n/s front inner wing /under arch showing corrosion.

radiator corrosion.

rear valance heavy corrosion.

Fail 7 Nov 2006 59,242 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rear section rubber mounting hangers showing fatigue.

heavy sump corrosion.

n/s and o/s rear wheels have very slight bind.

n/s/front under arch inner wing corrosion.

noisy clutch release bearing.

radiator corrosion.

rear valance heavy corrosion.

under body corrosion.

Pass 9 Sep 2005 57,954 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 57,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A13 WJO is a 1991 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A13 WJO, 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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A13 WJO is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 May 1991.

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