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H511 LLJ

1991 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

101,083 mi
Last recorded101,083 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P73,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH511 LLJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 101,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 99,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Hole at front of sill but outside prescribed area.

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 99,458 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective ! hanger rubber broken and others perished. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Hole at front of sill but outside prescribed area.

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 94,606 miles

Offside Front Hole in sill under drivers door not affecting structure

Fail 11 Jul 2022 94,601 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In arch by brake pipes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Hole in sill under drivers door not affecting structure

Pass 26 Jul 2021 87,603 miles

Both front inner arches corroded in several places but not currently holed.

Brake pad wear wire broken nearside front.

Exhaust mounting defective 2 mounting rubber rings perished. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded along seam and with a small hole in the door shut outside prescribed areas.

Fail 26 Jul 2021 87,603 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside inner sill holed in line with the 'B' pillar. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both front inner arches corroded in several places but not currently holed.

Brake pad wear wire broken nearside front.

Exhaust mounting defective 2 mounting rubber rings perished. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded along seam and with a small hole in the door shut outside prescribed areas.

Pass 21 Jul 2020 84,824 miles

Brake pad wear wire broken.

Corrosion in both front inner arches but not currently holed - two areas in each arch.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill along sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 84,823 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad wear wire broken.

Corrosion in both front inner arches but not currently holed - two areas in each arch.

Driver's seat retaining bolts slightly loose.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill along sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 82,361 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear suspension shackle bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear wire broken.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch corroded in two places. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot has a split but parts stay together. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch corroded in two places. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner arch has hole which is slightly enlarged but likely manufacturing hole.

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion to seam on outer sill but not considered excessive. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot has a hole but both parts stay together. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 82,357 miles

Braking system leaking Servo hose leaking where it joins inlet manifold. (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch small corrosion hole towards bottom. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer 1/4 panel corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill repaired with fibreglass. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Small hole towards bottom of outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear crossmember adjacent to offside step mount corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

2 exhaust rubbers heavily perished.

All 4 tyres old and some perished.

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear suspension shackle bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses to calliper. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear wire broken.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch corroded in two places. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot has a split but parts stay together. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch corroded in two places. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Inner arch has hole which is slightly enlarged but likely manufacturing hole.

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion to seam on outer sill but not considered excessive. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot has a hole but both parts stay together. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 81,631 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 81,523 miles

Body has slight corrosion wings and body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 81,517 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion wings and body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 81,040 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 80,988 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 80,976 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 80,843 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 80,843 miles

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 80,754 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 80,754 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 80,652 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 80,652 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 79,657 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 78,068 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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H511 LLJ is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 H511 LLJ, 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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H511 LLJ is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 29 March 1991.

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