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J327 NWD

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

78,493 mi
Last recorded78,493 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ327 NWD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 78,493 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front inner wings/inner arches slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2025 78,479 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both rear axle pipes insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front inner wings/inner arches slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2024 76,597 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 74,372 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 74,305 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 74,220 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 74,220 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 74,015 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 73,896 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 73,750 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 73,750 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 73,179 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 72,737 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside door mirror glass deteriorating

Offside rear tyre deep cracks in outer side wall 185x14c

Fail 8 Aug 2016 72,737 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside door mirror glass deteriorating

Offside rear tyre deep cracks in outer side wall 185x14c

Pass 5 Aug 2015 72,012 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside door mirror deteriorating

Rear rubber brake hose deteriorating

Fail 31 Jul 2015 72,071 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside door mirror deteriorating

Rear rubber brake hose deteriorating

Pass 29 Oct 2013 71,726 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 71,726 miles

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

o/s/f brake pipes covered in grease

o/s/f door handle loose

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2013 69,739 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 69,756 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 69,018 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 69,018 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 68,644 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 68,543 miles

drivers wiper split

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Dec 2008 66,680 miles

Exhaust rubber cracked

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play on offside front wheel bearing

Fail 15 Dec 2008 66,680 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust rubber cracked

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play on offside front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jan 2008 66,576 miles

Both reear leaf springs in poor condition (inverted)

Exhuast rear section in poor condition

offside front tie bar front bush in poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2006 65,578 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 62,084 miles

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

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

both offside front and nearside front brake hose ferrels in poor condition around rubber insulator ends

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
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J327 NWD is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 59,855 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J327 NWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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J327 NWD is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 December 1991.

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