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J952 EHU

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

41,045 mi
Last recorded41,045 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ952 EHU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 41,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear hubs corroded

Rear both rear leaf springs weak

various rubber boots and bushes both front and rear deteriorated with age

Fail 24 Sep 2024 41,028 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested servo in/op (1.2.1 (g))

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear hubs corroded

various rubber boots and bushes deteriorated with age

Pass 4 Aug 2022 40,360 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 40,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 39,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 39,890 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 38,837 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 37,904 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 37,384 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 35,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 34,520 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

front crossmember has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2014 33,223 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 4 Jan 2013 31,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion both front inner arches

Pass 18 Jan 2012 30,756 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion front crossmember

Pass 25 Jan 2011 30,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 29,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 22 Jan 2010 29,431 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 19 Jan 2009 29,058 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 26,511 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 24,569 miles

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

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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J952 EHU is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J952 EHU, 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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J952 EHU is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 5 November 1991.

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