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J840 MDD

1991 Talbot Express 1000 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

92,385 mi
Last recorded92,385 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P73,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ840 MDD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2020 92,385 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (Rear spring hanger) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (rear spring hanger) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 90,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 90,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front 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 89,416 miles

both front inner wings corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 88,031 miles

both front inner wings corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 86,525 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 84,912 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 83,695 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 83,695 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 82,105 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 82,105 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 81,940 miles

offside and nearside front inner wings starting to corrode

Fail 10 May 2012 81,925 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside front inner wings starting to corrode

Pass 4 Sep 2010 81,904 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 81,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2009 81,466 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 78,365 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 78,354 miles

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

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

corrosion to inner wheel arches

Pass 11 Jul 2007 75,271 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 75,271 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust mountings cracked and perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 71,385 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 71,385 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J840 MDD is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J840 MDD, 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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J840 MDD is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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