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H76 DMJ

1990 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

70,011 mi
Last recorded70,011 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P76,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH76 DMJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 70,011 miles

whole underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 15 Feb 2024 70,006 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/arch old repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

whole underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Apr 2022 68,975 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 68,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 66,229 miles

underbody has underbody sealer not allowing a full inspection

Fail 26 Mar 2021 66,229 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

underbody has underbody sealer not allowing a full inspection

Fail 17 Aug 2020 66,217 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/ inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high also has poor image/lense missing (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear-both sections (1.1.11 (c))

Front cross member corroded

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess because inner wheel arch is corroded behind it (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear inner and outer of sill corroded in front of wheel

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 65,895 miles

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

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

Front bumper support member corroded & insecure

Front crossmember and inner wings corroded

Front suspension mounting brackets corroded

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked

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

Offside Front headlamp has a poor beam image

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

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

Rear crossmember corroded

Fail 23 May 2019 65,895 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak intake pipe has a leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked

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

Front bumper support member corroded and insecure

Front suspension mounting brackets corroded

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer sill slightly corroded

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

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

Offside inner sill corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember and inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 65,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper inner wing corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner sill slightly corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

aux battery secured with cable tie

exhaust rubbers split

Fail 25 Apr 2018 65,415 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper inner wing corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner sill slightly corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

aux battery secured with cable tie

exhaust rubbers split

Pass 10 May 2017 68,434 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all welding repairs in prescribed areas under sealed

Fail 28 Apr 2017 64,820 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded quarter panel/bumper (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded quarter panel/bumper (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded quarter panel/bumper (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance/bumper (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance/bumper (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear spring mounting areas corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2016 64,356 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 64,346 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 63,576 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 61,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,481 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 55,282 miles

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

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

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

N/S headlamp poor beam image

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

O/S/F disc badly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2009 48,255 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 48,255 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 46,292 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 44,010 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 44,009 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 41,950 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 40,795 miles

stone chip to front screen zone B

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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H76 DMJ is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 76,923 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 H76 DMJ, 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 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H76 DMJ is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 15 August 1990.

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