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J13 KSA

1991 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,659 mi
Last recorded84,659 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P73,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 KSA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 84,659 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner sill to wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill to wheel arch slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill to wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2021 84,659 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner sill to wheel arch slightly corroded

Nearside Side repeater not working O oll (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill to wheel arch slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill to wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 83,034 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2020 83,034 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked in yellow x3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 83,034 miles

Both front tyres 9 years old

Front wings and sides showing signs of corrosion

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

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

Rear tyres 13 years old

Wear in drivers seat linkages

Fail 15 Jan 2020 83,034 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front tyres 9 years old

Front wings and sides showing signs of corrosion

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

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

Rear tyres 13 years old

Wear in drivers seat linkages

Pass 14 Aug 2018 83,034 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 83,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 83,034 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of o/s rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 83,034 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust silencer badly damaged (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer badly damaged (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing at tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing at suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing at suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing at tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s front chassis at jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of o/s rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 83,034 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 83,034 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 81,739 miles

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

both front tyres perished

steel brake pipes slightly rusty

Fail 19 Aug 2013 81,739 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 11 May 2011 81,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

nearside mirror cover insecure

offside mirror cracked but still has view to rear

Pass 16 Sep 2010 78,511 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 78,511 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2010 76,619 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2010 76,619 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 74,362 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 74,362 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 69,007 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 68,438 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 68,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 66,942 miles

Exhaust Mounting Rubbers Cracking

Nearside Rear Bumper End CAp Slight Damage

Offside Headlamp Reflector Tarnished

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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J13 KSA 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 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 J13 KSA, 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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J13 KSA is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 15 August 1991.

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