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J633 TCF

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

80,251 mi
Last recorded80,251 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ633 TCF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 80,251 miles

surface corrosion to vehicle chassis, suspension, steering and brake components including ridgid brake pipes

Fail 25 Jan 2022 80,251 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

surface corrosion to vehicle chassis, suspension, steering and brake components including ridgid brake pipes

Pass 30 Oct 2020 79,843 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS,BODY PANELS AND BRAKE PIPES

Fail 30 Oct 2020 79,843 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure SILENCER MOUNT (6.1.2 (a))

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS,BODY PANELS AND BRAKE PIPES

Pass 27 Sep 2019 79,557 miles

TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK

Fail 18 Sep 2019 79,557 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL PANEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements WARNING LAMP INOPERATIVE (4.5.3 (a) (i))

TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK

PART OF EXHAUST SYSTEM NOT SUPPORTED ON RUBBER HANGERS, CABLE TIE MOUNTS LIKELY TO FAIL

Pass 20 Sep 2018 78,136 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 78,136 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 77,436 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 77,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre perished with age

Pass 6 Oct 2016 76,780 miles

both rear tyres slight uneven wear o/s close to wear bars

general underbody corrosion

slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 6 Oct 2016 76,773 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slight uneven wear o/s close to wear bars

general underbody corrosion

slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 Oct 2015 76,437 miles

n/s outer cv boot twisted

n/s/f flexi starting to perish

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2014 75,283 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 May 2013 74,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2012 73,550 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 71,324 miles

Advise,oil leak.n\s\f brake warning wire broken.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 65,414 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 65,414 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 58,872 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 58,860 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 55,517 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 51,313 miles

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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J633 TCF is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 J633 TCF, 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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J633 TCF is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 17 September 1991.

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