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J548 PRX

1991 Talbot Express 1000 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests37 (19 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate51.4%

Mileage

66,663 mi
Last recorded66,663 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P73,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ548 PRX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 18 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 66,663 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced along sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 66,663 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced along sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 65,452 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 65,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 62,319 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 62,319 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 62,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Various areas of body corrosion not in prescribed areas

Fail 17 Jun 2022 62,227 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Various areas of body corrosion not in prescribed areas

Fail 9 May 2022 62,227 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Various areas of body corrosion not in prescribed areas

Pass 24 Sep 2020 60,812 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 60,812 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 59,519 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 59,519 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 57,781 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 57,781 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 56,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 56,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 55,832 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 55,832 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 54,515 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 54,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 53,776 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2014 53,776 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 53,038 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 52,540 miles

Nearside front outer C.V gaiter perished.

Fail 4 Sep 2012 52,540 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front outer C.V gaiter perished.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 51,584 miles

Both rear 1/4 pannels rusty.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside front wheel bearings.

Fail 4 Jul 2011 51,584 miles

Both rear 1/4 pannels rusty.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in offside rear and nearside front wheel bearings.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 50,833 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 50,833 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 49,819 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 49,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fan belt twisted and loose

Pass 21 May 2008 49,804 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f c.v boot is perishing, but not split

Fail 21 May 2008 49,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f c.v boot is perishing, but not split

Pass 25 May 2007 49,786 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 49,760 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 49,760 miles

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

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

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

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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J548 PRX is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.4%.

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 J548 PRX, 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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J548 PRX is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 17 September 1991.

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