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J343 JCW

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

80,774 mi
Last recorded80,774 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ343 JCW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 80,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 80,667 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 80,659 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material though cab slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 80,659 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material though cab slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 79,732 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 79,731 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 79,693 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier secondary (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside front inner wing corroded not within a prescribed area

offside front brake binding

Fail 16 Nov 2018 79,693 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier secondary (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

front exhaust hanger broken

nearside front inner wing corroded not within a prescribed area

offside front brake binding

offside front outer chassis corroded but solid at time of test

Pass 17 Nov 2017 79,607 miles

1 of the exhaust hangers broken system still supported

slight leak on exhaust system

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2016 79,425 miles

2 exhaust hanger rubbers broken system still adequately supported

Fail 16 Nov 2016 79,425 miles

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

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

2 exhaust hanger rubbers broken system still adequately supported

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2015 79,371 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2014 79,273 miles

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

n/side sill corroding

o/side sill corroding

slight oil leak from engine

wheel arches and body mounts corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2014 79,273 miles

n/side sill corroding

o/side sill corroding

slight oil leak from engine

wheel arches and body mounts corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2013 79,203 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Nov 2013 79,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Nov 2012 78,791 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 78,429 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front inner sill slightly corroded

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2010 74,574 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 73,420 miles

both outer sills getting weak

brake pipes greased over

chassis greased over

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 14 Dec 2009 73,420 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

both outer sills getting weak

brake pipes greased over

chassis greased over

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Jan 2009 72,749 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

front crossmember corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2008 72,749 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

clutch worn

front crossmember corroded

Pass 21 May 2008 72,467 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 72,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 71,640 miles

n/s/outer drive shaft gaiter loose on mount

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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J343 JCW is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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 J343 JCW, 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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J343 JCW is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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