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J974 PFX

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,936 mi
Last recorded75,936 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ974 PFX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 75,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2025 74,716 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2025 74,716 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 74,680 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 74,680 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 74,035 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 28 Jun 2021 73,545 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine bay inner panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arche panel n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner sill covered in sealant (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 73,323 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S - O/S bumper brackets corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S - O/S engine bay inner panels corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S - O/S front panel corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S - O/S inner and outer sills corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S - O/S inner wheel arch corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust rubbers perished/split

temp gauge on dash board effected when side lights switched on.. ( bad earth possilbly)?

wheel trims fitted at time of test unable to check wheel nuts/bolts

Fail 10 Mar 2020 73,294 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 72,013 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 70,458 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 70,458 miles

Driver's seat insecure seat foam inscure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 68,053 miles

Offside Front water in head lamp

Fail 4 Apr 2017 68,043 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front water in head lamp

Pass 25 Mar 2016 66,104 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly sticking

Pass 15 Apr 2015 64,610 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake slightly sticking.

rear tyres cracking.

sight corrosion on n/s inner sill under body.

slight corrosion under n/s/f wheel arch.

slight corrosion under o/s/f wheel arch.

Pass 7 May 2014 63,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 Jul 2013 62,301 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyre walls cracking.

slight corrosion on n/s and o/s front wheel arches.

Fail 26 Jun 2013 62,289 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyre walls cracking.

slight corrosion on n/s and o/s front wheel arches.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 60,331 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 59,801 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 59,801 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 56,150 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 56,117 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 52,794 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 49,509 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion to both front inner sills

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Pass 8 May 2007 48,865 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 48,307 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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J974 PFX is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J974 PFX, 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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J974 PFX is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 2 September 1991.

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