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J684 CNG

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

77,288 mi
Last recorded77,288 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ684 CNG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 77,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL rear pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

front bumper bar corroded/ holed osf

Fail 26 Nov 2024 77,238 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL rear pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

front bumper bar corroded/ holed osf

Pass 11 Sep 2023 76,829 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 76,825 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch corroded/holded at front corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 76,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner arch holed at front

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 73,634 miles

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

underside components including prescribed areas covered in grease/underseal unable to fully inspect

Fail 3 Aug 2021 73,631 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

underside components including prescribed areas covered in grease/underseal unable to fully inspect

Pass 10 Aug 2020 73,215 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 73,211 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 9 May 2019 72,398 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 72,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2018 71,971 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 71,692 miles

Offside Front hole in sill. (but outwith prescribed areas)

Fail 5 May 2017 71,692 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2016 69,785 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 69,785 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 67,806 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,228 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 64,227 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 61,996 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 61,976 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 61,878 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 61,737 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 61,346 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 60,567 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 60,567 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 58,847 miles

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

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

Rear gearbox mount worn

Pass 12 Sep 2006 56,761 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 54,139 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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J684 CNG 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 69%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J684 CNG, 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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J684 CNG is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 13 August 1991.

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