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J541 PRX

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,387 mi
Last recorded81,387 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ541 PRX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 81,387 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 79,840 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 78,506 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 78,391 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 77,849 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 76,334 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 74,771 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 72,542 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 72,456 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 71,965 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 70,038 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 67,820 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 66,443 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 65,356 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 65,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Towbar assembly inappropriately modified (6.6.7)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2011 63,768 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 62,950 miles

offside head lamp in poor condition but not adversely affecting beam image

Pass 7 Jul 2009 60,754 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 60,754 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 55,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 50,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2007 50,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

advanced rear brake imbalance

exhaust tail pipe coroded

Pass 19 Aug 2006 48,491 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 48,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J541 PRX is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J541 PRX, 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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J541 PRX is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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