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J687 TVN

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,865 mi
Last recorded71,865 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ687 TVN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 71,865 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 71,838 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 70,805 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 69,033 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2021 68,650 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 68,319 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 67,726 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 66,099 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 65,193 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 64,001 miles

Nearside front brakes n/s low perfomance

Pass 23 Apr 2015 63,379 miles

slight bind n/s/f [exhaust hanger perrished

Pass 2 Sep 2013 60,547 miles

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

exhaust rubber missing

Pass 27 Aug 2012 58,504 miles

battery insecure

engine overheating

front wipers smearing

play in both rear wheel bearings

reverse light in/op

Fail 27 Aug 2012 58,504 miles

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

battery insecure

engine overheating

front wipers smearing

play in both rear wheel bearings

reverse light in/op

Pass 10 Jun 2011 57,192 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 55,758 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 55,758 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

exhaust slight blow & rubbers perished

slight play in both rear hubs

slight play in steering system

Pass 27 May 2009 52,124 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

exhaust back box hanging low

oil leak from sump/bottom crank seal

oil level low

Fail 27 May 2009 52,124 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

exhaust back box hanging low

oil leak from sump/bottom crank seal

oil level low

Pass 4 Jun 2008 43,249 miles

CORROSION IN N/S BOTTOM CORNER OF WINDSCREEN

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 40,697 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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J687 TVN is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J687 TVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J687 TVN registered?

J687 TVN is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 10 December 1991.

Is J687 TVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J687 TVN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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