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J222 JUD

1991 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

49,458 mi
Last recorded49,458 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P63,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 JUD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 49,458 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 49,458 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 49,423 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2023 49,419 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 49,398 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp insecure Both sides (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 49,396 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

choke cable sticking

Fail 16 Apr 2021 49,394 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

choke cable sticking

Pass 11 May 2019 49,137 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 49,137 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 47,861 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 47,853 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 47,525 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 45,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 45,284 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 42,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 42,712 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 40,501 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 39,991 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 37,959 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 36,307 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 35,027 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 35,002 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

centre exhaust mountings perished

nearside rear shock absorber top bush starting to split

Pass 11 Jan 2007 34,500 miles

nearside c.v boot cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2005 32,172 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 32,172 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Outer Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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J222 JUD is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 63,836 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 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J222 JUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J222 JUD is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 5 September 1991.

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