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J661 MOD

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

49,408 mi
Last recorded49,408 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ661 MOD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 49,408 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 48,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 48,700 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 47,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 07 week/2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake drum back plates rusty X 2

Underside covered in underseal

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 47,293 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake drum back plates rusty X 2

Underside covered in underseal

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 07 week/2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2023 47,230 miles

14" wheels fitted to rear axle 16" wheels fitted to front.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre dated 07/07

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre dated 07/08

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake drum back plates corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 47,229 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded the outer of the 3 by the rack boot (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced below radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced of what would have been an out rigger. 3 sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower part of a piller (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above road wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

14" wheels rear 16" front

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower part of A piller (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre dated 07/07

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastic coating sightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre dated 07/08

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear brake back plate corroded both sides

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 46,317 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess ballooning (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess ballooning (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear tyres dated 2007/2008

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 46,317 miles

Central Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust blow nothing was detected at the tail pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess ballooning (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess ballooning (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres either 2007/8

Pass 10 Jun 2021 46,295 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged protective cover damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross member by radiator (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable ballooning. (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres either 2007 or 2008 year

exhaust system corroded.

Fail 7 Jun 2021 46,295 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

all tyres either 2007 or 2008 year

exhaust system corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged protective cover damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross member by radiator (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable ballooning. (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 46,206 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 46,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 46,059 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 44,938 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 44,938 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 44,749 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 42,133 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 40,696 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,023 miles

rear bump stops missing

Pass 30 Jun 2012 36,903 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 36,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 36,663 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 36,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 36,498 miles

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

nearside wiper slightly detiorated

Pass 24 Apr 2008 35,155 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 32,651 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 32,648 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2006 29,640 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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J661 MOD is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 J661 MOD, 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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J661 MOD is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 25 September 1991.

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