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J244 DMA

1991 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests29 (14 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate48.3%

Mileage

84,855 mi
Last recorded84,855 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P73,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ244 DMA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 15 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 84,855 miles

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

body has slight corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2019 84,845 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

body has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2018 82,994 miles

both inner and outer sill showing signs of corrosion

both inner wing showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2018 82,994 miles

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

both inner and outer sill showing signs of corrosion

both inner wing showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2017 82,057 miles

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2017 82,056 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 81,880 miles

Front under body heavy surface corrosion non-structure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper inner wing corroded

Fail 5 May 2016 81,870 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by leaf (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Front body by bumper and offside front upper inner wing heavy surface corrosion

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2015 81,207 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 81,207 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 80,318 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 80,318 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 78,902 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 78,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 77,716 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 77,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 76,401 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 76,401 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 74,431 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 74,415 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 71,684 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 71,541 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 71,541 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 71,534 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 71,523 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

n/s front and rear tyres scuffed and cracked on outer walls

small chip in o/s/f headlamp, but not detrimental to beam pattern

Pass 18 Apr 2007 71,514 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 71,514 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISE FULL BRAKE CHECK

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2006 69,185 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 69,185 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

ADVISE BOTH FRONT DISCS CORRODED AND STARTING TO SCORE ON FACES

ADVISE EXHAUST RUBBER RINGS BADLY CRACKED

ADVISE FRONT NEARSIDE CHASSIE IN PERSCRIBED AREA OUTER SKIN CORRODED

ADVISE FRONT NEARSIDE OUTER CV BOOT CRAKING

ADVISE FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE GETTING LOW INNER EDGE OF TREAD AND OUTER SIDE WALL SCUFFED

ADVISE FRONT OFFSIDE HEAD LIGHT GLASS CRACKED

ADVISE NEARSIDE CENTRE INNER SILL TO CHASSIE OUTRIGGER CORRODED AND HOLED NOT IN PERSCRIBED AREA

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE CORRODED AND SPLITTING OUTER CABLE

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT INNER TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT

ADVISE REAR OFFSIDE CHASSIE AND OUTRIGGER STARTING TO CORRODE ROUND LEAF SPRING MOUNTING POINT TO CHASSIE

ADVISE SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN FRONT OFFSIDE WHEEL BEARING

ADVISE SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN REAR OFFSIDE WHEEL BEARING

OFFSIDE CENTRE INNER SILL HOLED AND CORRODED

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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J244 DMA is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.3%.

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 J244 DMA, 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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J244 DMA is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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