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PJZ 2147

1991 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

57,093 mi
Last recorded57,093 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P63,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJZ 2147
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 57,093 miles

General light corrosion in places (underside)

Fail 4 Dec 2024 57,073 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

General light corrosion in places (underside)

Pass 15 Jan 2024 56,289 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 55,846 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft boot has a small leak of grease

Offside Front Upper Engine mount deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2022 55,431 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 55,348 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

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

Condensation in both front headlights

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2019 54,644 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2018 53,658 miles

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

Oil leak ()

general underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2017 53,407 miles

general underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2016 52,495 miles

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

general underside non structurel corrosion

slight oil and coolant leaks

Pass 31 Mar 2015 51,585 miles

both front inner arch panels corroded and holed

general underside age related surface corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2015 51,585 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

both front inner arch panels corroded and holed

general underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2014 48,663 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake pipes coated with grease

nearside wiper blade 20"

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

tickover slighty high

travel in footbrake

Fail 16 Apr 2014 48,661 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake pipes coated with grease

nearside wiper blade 20"

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

tickover slighty high

travel in footbrake

Pass 5 Apr 2013 47,134 miles

Both rear axle pipes are coated with grease

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front outter sill corroded

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2013 47,124 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear axle pipes are coated with grease

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front outter sill corroded

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,325 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 46,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 44,729 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 42,718 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 40,249 miles

Slight play in nearside front seat

Fail 25 Jul 2008 40,247 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play in nearside front seat

Pass 6 Aug 2007 35,300 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 32,015 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 29,860 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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PJZ 2147 is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 63,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJZ 2147, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PJZ 2147 is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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