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J768 AYC

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,031 mi
Last recorded86,031 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ768 AYC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 86,031 miles

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

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))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 86,021 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front inner bays corroded behind headlights and underneath radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 85,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 of at axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 84,500 miles

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

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

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

offside front inner corroded at front end by headlight

Pass 1 Nov 2019 84,203 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 83,415 miles

Offside Front inner wing is slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 83,401 miles

offside front end of inner wing corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2017 83,399 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported x 4 rubber rings (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing seam (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front end of sill and inner sill (5.2.6)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

offside front end of inner wing corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 82,758 miles

Front both inner wings are slightly corroded

Nearside Front outer sill is slightly corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 81,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside outer sill has a hole caused by corrosion not likly to effect braking or steering

Fail 8 Jul 2015 81,427 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside outer sill has a hole caused by corrosion not likly to effect braking or steering

Pass 11 Jul 2014 80,493 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 9 Jul 2013 79,754 miles

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

a small area of corrosion on bottoms of inner wings

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 18 Jul 2012 78,665 miles

outter handbrake cable is deteriorated

Fail 19 Jun 2012 78,635 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 77,631 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 76,904 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 76,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all exhaust mounts

Pass 25 Jun 2008 76,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 76,612 miles
Pass 21 May 2006 74,947 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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J768 AYC 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 81%.

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 J768 AYC, 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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J768 AYC is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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