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J290 ONK

1991 Talbot Express 1000 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

112,672 mi
Last recorded112,672 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P73,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ290 ONK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 112,672 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 112,672 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both Side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 112,672 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 112,672 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 112,672 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2023 112,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill x1 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 112,671 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2019 112,152 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 110,535 miles

Offside Rear Lower exhaust tail pipe small pepper hloles

Fail 26 Sep 2017 110,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower exhaust tail pipe small pepper hloles

Fail 24 Aug 2017 110,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

upper body paint work poor

Fail 22 Jun 2017 110,363 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (3.1.9)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 109,961 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

nearside and offside sills/inner sills corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2016 109,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 109,311 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 109,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 108,590 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 108,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 107,820 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front tyre perished

trailer socket deteriorated

Fail 5 Jul 2013 107,820 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front tyre perished

trailer socket deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2012 106,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

offside front tyre perished

trailer socket deteriorated to the extent that the connecting lead could not be securely connected

Pass 22 Jun 2011 105,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

slight roughness in rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Jul 2010 104,386 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight roughness in rear wheel bearing

Fail 24 Jun 2010 104,381 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight roughness in rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 May 2009 103,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front and nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 26 May 2009 103,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front and nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2008 101,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 101,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 100,314 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 100,314 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 98,549 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 98,549 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J290 ONK is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 J290 ONK, 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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J290 ONK is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 22 October 1991.

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