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H197 MJT

1991 Talbot Express 1000 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,875 mi
Last recorded93,875 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P73,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH197 MJT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 93,875 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 936,976 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 93,642 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CROSS MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 93,599 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 12 Jul 2018 93,279 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2017 92,933 miles

corrosion on brake pipes/unions/ferulles.

Pass 28 Aug 2016 92,445 miles

load sensing valve stiff.

tyrewall surface cracking. corrosion on all brake lines/ferrulles.

Pass 24 Mar 2012 924,399 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)

general underside corrosion

tyres perishing

Pass 12 Nov 2010 924,312 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 924,312 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 923,703 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 921,892 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 92,154 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 92,154 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 920,390 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 918,798 miles

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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H197 MJT is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H197 MJT, 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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H197 MJT is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 5 June 1991.

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