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J870 CRB

1991 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,614 mi
Last recorded124,614 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P73,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ870 CRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 124,614 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 124,375 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 124,375 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 122,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 120,970 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 120,963 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury both (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2012 120,879 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 120,879 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 118,079 miles

corrosion n/s/f chassis rail

Fail 1 Feb 2011 118,074 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion n/s/f chassis rail

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 113,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

park and service brake effort slightly low on n/s/r

Fail 10 Jun 2009 113,872 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2008 108,652 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake efficency reading low.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 108,448 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake efficency reading low.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 88,696 miles

n/s/r handbrake effort low(minimum effiency met time of test)

rear brake load valve slow in operation

Pass 23 Aug 2006 88,126 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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J870 CRB is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J870 CRB, 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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What year was J870 CRB registered?

J870 CRB is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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