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J4 FGR

1991 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

102,266 mi
Last recorded102,266 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P73,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 FGR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2024 102,266 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

o/s/ outer sill corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch badly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2023 100,080 miles

nearside front (inner wheel arch) under vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 15 Aug 2023 100,073 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged chaffing on front wheel when on full-lock (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner-wheel arch corroded near engine, g/box mounting still secure.

areas of under-vehicle corroding

areas of under-vehicle heavily under-sealed

under-vehicle has extensive repairs

Pass 27 Aug 2022 94,778 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner inner arch corroded and holed

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 94,778 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor is corroded on 2 spots (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded on 2 spots (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner inner arch corroded and holed

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 94,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes coved in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside undersealed front to rear.

Fail 26 Aug 2021 94,304 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes coved in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside undersealed front to rear.

Pass 1 Sep 2020 93,295 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 93,289 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear water tank retaining strap broken. tank insecure.

Pass 8 Oct 2019 93,266 miles

Rear leaf springs in poor condition. ADVISE REPLACEMENT !

areas of advanced corrosion.

Fail 27 Sep 2019 93,264 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill repair not seam welded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill repair not seam welded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear leaf springs in poor condition. ADVISE REPLACEMENT !

areas of advanced corrosion.

light switch in poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2018 92,337 miles

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

corrosion in panel below o/s sill on the inner face.

Pass 16 Jan 2017 89,648 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 88,295 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Fail 21 Jan 2016 88,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure BOTH HOSES (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure BOTH HOSES (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Pass 15 Jan 2015 86,075 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 86,075 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 82,660 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 82,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

outer handbrake cables damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2013 81,191 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 79,672 miles

Rear brakes slightly out of balence

Pass 28 Sep 2006 79,195 miles

slight rust o/s/f inner w/arch. †brake pedal slightly spongey. †o/s/f brake slightly low reading.

Fail 10 Aug 2006 79,119 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/r hand brake low reading

slight exhaus blow from manifold (cracked)

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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J4 FGR is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 J4 FGR, 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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J4 FGR is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 25 October 1991.

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