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J26 FVH

1991 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

63,555 mi
Last recorded63,555 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P63,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 FVH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 63,555 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 63,368 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 63,174 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 63,174 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 62,786 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 62,779 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Jun 2023 62,748 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2022 61,807 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 61,615 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 61,216 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 61,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 60,325 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 60,324 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x1 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

battery loose

Pass 8 Aug 2017 58,194 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 58,193 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 57,156 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 57,156 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 57,145 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 56,066 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 55,134 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 55,134 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2012 54,350 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 54,257 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 53,646 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 52,893 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 52,015 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 52,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 50,315 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 48,956 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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J26 FVH is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 63,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J26 FVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J26 FVH registered?

J26 FVH is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 8 August 1991.

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