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JDZ 8355

1991 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,400 mi
Last recorded97,400 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P73,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDZ 8355
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 97,400 miles

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

NO coolant

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch not holed at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch not holed at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 97,394 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Driver step/footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Also insecure (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

NO coolant

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch not holed at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose All (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch not holed at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated All (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 97,343 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 97,324 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 97,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 96,917 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general corrosion to underside and chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 96,356 miles

corrosion/surface rust to various suspension and chassis components

Pass 25 May 2018 91,472 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to various suspension and chassis components

Pass 18 May 2017 87,236 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 87,236 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 87,144 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / underbody sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

exhaust tailpipe corroded/missing

Pass 2 Apr 2015 74,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

O/S sill corroded but not affecting the strength of the vehicle structure

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2015 74,112 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

N/s Front inner sill corroded but not effecting the vehicle structure or mounting points.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

O/S centre sill corroded but not affecting the strength of the vehicle structure or mounting points

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2014 63,523 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 62,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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JDZ 8355 is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JDZ 8355, 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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JDZ 8355 is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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