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J73 FFM

1991 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

75,676 mi
Last recorded75,676 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P73,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ73 FFM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 75,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember/ bumper near step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 75,092 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 75,059 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 74,764 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 74,220 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 73,368 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 72,893 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Mar 2018 71,734 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Mar 2017 70,724 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 70,724 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 69,503 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 68,343 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 66,913 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,624 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,159 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 62,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,164 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 58,610 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear foot brake only just met the preformance, adjustment or repair may be needed.

corrotion under screen on both sides and on offsie front wheel arch but not within any pescribed area

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front exhaust clamp lose

Fail 27 Feb 2009 58,604 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exterior of body heavily corroded and holed in places

Front bumper carrier heavily corroded

Front pipe exhaust clamp insecure

Near side front inner wing corroded

Oil leak

Rear valance heavily corroded

Under side of vehicle surface corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2009 58,555 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 57,975 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 57,474 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 54,195 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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J73 FFM is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J73 FFM, 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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J73 FFM is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 15 November 1991.

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