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J660 CVF

1991 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,467 mi
Last recorded98,467 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P73,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ660 CVF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 98,467 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 98,465 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 94,983 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2019 94,981 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure 2 x rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system under bonnet (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg in inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2018 94,039 miles

Central exhaust rubber split

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 94,039 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear panel (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Central exhaust rubber split

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 92,378 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel trim loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear innerwing corroded

exhaust leak at front joint

Fail 1 Feb 2017 92,378 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innerwing several places (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped on axle (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel trim loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust leak at front joint

Pass 1 Feb 2016 90,215 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 90,215 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 88,862 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 86,554 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 83,730 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 79,844 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

small split nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 6 Jul 2011 75,910 miles

Battery insecure

nearside front brake disc corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2010 69,878 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front disc corroded on inside face

offside front disc corroded on inside face

Pass 8 Jul 2009 64,241 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 58,838 miles

rear spring brackets getting corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2007 57,650 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 56,903 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2006 56,869 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 55,218 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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J660 CVF is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 73,820 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J660 CVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J660 CVF is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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