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AXZ 9356

1991 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,950 mi
Last recorded87,950 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P73,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXZ 9356
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 87,950 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 87,619 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 87,619 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 86,640 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 86,640 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 85,545 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 84,195 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch holed and corroded

Offside Front Inner sill/jacking point holed

Offside Front headlamp loose

Fail 8 Mar 2022 84,193 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch holed and corroded

Offside Front Inner sill/jacking point holed

Offside Front headlamp loose

Pass 17 Mar 2021 82,404 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 82,401 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 81,668 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 81,664 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting A PILLAR LOWER SCREEN (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced VALANCE INNER NEXT TO REAR SPRINT MTS BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 81,199 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 81,194 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill as marked two places inc driver step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 80,260 miles

general light corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2018 80,250 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion valance (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 79,167 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 79,154 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 78,640 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

emissions not printed

Fail 5 Sep 2015 78,627 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

emissions not printed

Pass 12 Jun 2014 77,411 miles

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

near side lower under sill getting weak

Pass 29 May 2013 74,533 miles

exhaust has slight blow front pipe area ??

Pass 4 May 2012 71,766 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 71,513 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 71,241 miles

Nearside front wheel arch slightly corroded

Nearside inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 71,241 miles

Nearside front wheel arch slightly corroded

Nearside inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 70,680 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 70,680 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 67,688 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 67,045 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 67,045 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 66,623 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 66,621 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 64,120 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 64,120 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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AXZ 9356 is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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 AXZ 9356, 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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AXZ 9356 is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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