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J662 MOD

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,355 mi
Last recorded104,355 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ662 MOD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2023 104,355 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At inner valance within 300 mm of offside engine mount, underneath battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Underneath washer bottle, within 300mm of offside engine mount at inner valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

throttle sticking

Pass 14 Apr 2022 102,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At inner wing below headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At inner wing below headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At inner valance (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 102,444 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure At rear silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Repaired with body filler (sharp edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Repaired with body filler (sharp edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Repaired with body filler (sharp edges) at lower quarter (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Under bonnet, relay wiring likely to hit alternator fan (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At inner wing below headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At inner wing below headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure Lamp cluster (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At inner valance (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 97,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 96,214 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 96,208 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 91,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front inner wings excessive corrosion both near & off side but outside of prescribed area

Fail 9 Apr 2019 91,635 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front inner wings excessive corrosion both near & off side but outside of prescribed area

Pass 27 Mar 2018 85,402 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 85,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 80,024 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 79,234 miles

Offside slight play o/s/f bearing

exhaust rubbers spliting

Fail 4 Nov 2015 79,234 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside slight play o/s/f bearing

exhaust rubbers spliting

Pass 16 Aug 2013 78,520 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 78,519 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 77,394 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rubbers missing/cracked

horn going off when steering wheel is turned

o/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2011 75,259 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 73,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 4 Aug 2009 72,588 miles

exhaust rubbers splitting

Pass 18 Sep 2008 70,216 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 66,699 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 66,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 66,124 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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J662 MOD 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 J662 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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J662 MOD is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 3 September 1991.

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