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J870 EOU

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,722 mi
Last recorded73,722 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ870 EOU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 73,722 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 72,502 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 71,842 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 17 May 2023 71,072 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2022 69,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear upper marked light not working

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wet underseal in wheel arch area

Offside Front upper marked light not working

Offside Rear upper marked light not working

Pass 9 Mar 2021 69,255 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 69,181 miles

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

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

heavy corrosion building on nearside front inner wing front panel both sides.

Pass 2 May 2019 68,939 miles

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

heavily corroded underneath.

rear tyres perished.

Fail 25 Apr 2019 68,939 miles

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

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

heavily corroded underneath.

rear tyres perished.

Pass 3 May 2018 68,939 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 68,931 miles

Emissions not tested tick over high and overheated (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 68,428 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion INNER ARCH GEAR BOX MOUNTING (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @mount (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 68,418 miles

Central Brake cable insecure MOUNTING TO BODY (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL/ DOORSTEP (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL/ DOORSTEP LOWER ARCH (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported FROM TOP OF BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL/ DOOR STEP (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER LOWER DOOR STEP/ LOWER ARCH (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering FORWARD INNER ARCH ENGINE MOUNTING X2 (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened FORWARD MOST (2.4.B.6d)

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion INNER ARCH GEAR BOX MOUNTING (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 67,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 67,085 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 63,711 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 63,711 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 62,668 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 62,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 60,111 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 60,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 54,444 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 54,444 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside front brake disc pitted

Pass 25 Sep 2009 51,677 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 51,677 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 48,581 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 48,581 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 44,263 miles

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

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

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Fail 19 Jul 2007 44,255 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 11 Aug 2006 40,537 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 40,537 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 40,368 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 39,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 38,583 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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J870 EOU is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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 J870 EOU, 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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J870 EOU is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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