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J176 SDC

1991 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,006 mi
Last recorded94,006 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P73,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ176 SDC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2026 94,006 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 90,087 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 88,311 miles

under body covered with under sill

Pass 19 Aug 2020 87,521 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 87,521 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 87,240 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear spring hanger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 87,240 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Tie rod front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear spring hanger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 86,681 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 86,043 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 81,889 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside rear panel and inner rear panel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside rear quadrants (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 76,326 miles

lots of corrosion underside of vehicle eg,inner sill,rear chassis,

rear no plate detirorated

rear panel corroded

Fail 5 May 2015 76,326 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

lots of corrosion underside of vehicle eg,inner sill,rear chassis,

rear panel corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 75,837 miles

corrosion on n/s outer sill

rear no plate slight deterioated

all exhaust mounts deterioated

corrosion n/s/r o/s/r chassis

Fail 9 May 2014 75,836 miles

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

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

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

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

all exhaust mounts deterioated

corrosion n/s/r o/s/r chassis

corrosion on n/s outer sill

rear no plate slight deterioated

Pass 14 May 2013 74,999 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 74,913 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 72,874 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 72,863 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 70,152 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 69,991 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 67,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 67,715 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 67,714 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front cross member behind bumper corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2007 66,236 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 66,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front inner cross panel corroded excessive (none structual)

front wheel arches corroded

offside headlight glass cracked

rear cross panel corroded excessive (none structual)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 64,988 miles

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

rear inner valance corroded and weak

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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J176 SDC is a 1991 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 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 J176 SDC, 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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J176 SDC is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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