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J616 ORJ

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,052 mi
Last recorded41,052 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ616 ORJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 41,052 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 40,823 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 40,069 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 39,662 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 39,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust mounting 0 rings perished

Fail 27 Jun 2012 39,655 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

exhaust mounting O rings perished

Pass 30 Jun 2011 39,499 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 39,499 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyre pressures very low

Pass 11 Jun 2010 39,311 miles

rear road springs are weakened with reduced bump stop clearance

Fail 10 Jun 2010 39,311 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all silencer mountings in deteriorated condition

rear road springs are weakened with reduced bump stop clearance

Pass 9 Jun 2009 39,103 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 38,491 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 38,491 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jun 2007 38,392 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 38,392 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 37,525 miles

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

nearside front passenger door outer handle loose

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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J616 ORJ is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J616 ORJ, 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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What year was J616 ORJ registered?

J616 ORJ is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 18 November 1991.

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