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J561 PRX

1991 Talbot Express 1000 P

Silver Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

92,576 mi
Last recorded92,576 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P73,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ561 PRX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 92,576 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 91,960 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 91,954 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 89,466 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 89,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 87,344 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 85,523 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 84,537 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 81,355 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 78,187 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 74,821 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 71,917 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 68,840 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 66,790 miles

1.o/s wiper blade poor and split on edges 2.heavy oil leaks 3.surface corrosion of front to rear brake pipe 4.front brake discs corroded and poor

5.o/s front tyre getting low both front tyres worn on edges 7.slight bind on n/s rear brake 8.all exhaust corroded and has a slight blow

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 65,712 miles

1.exhaust system corroded and poor 2.slight corrosion of front inner arches n/s lower sill and rear valance corroding near spring mounts 3.front brake pipes corrodedo limit

4.play in n/s front lower balljoint on limit 5.o/s front tyre scuffed on edge 6.bind on o/s rear brake on limit

Pass 4 Feb 2009 61,561 miles

1.slight noise from o/s front wheerl bearing 2.slight play in n/s front lower balljoint 3.exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2008 55,897 miles

1.surface corrosion of n/s front inner wheel arch 2.heavy surface corrosion of both front brake pipes 3.slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Jan 2007 51,592 miles

1.corrosion on front brake discs †2.slight blow on exhaust manifold †3.surface corrosion on front and rear brake pipes †4.slight play in both rear wheel bearings †5.very slight leak from n/s front outer cv boot

Pass 18 Jan 2006 48,198 miles

1.slight on n/s/f ouetr cv boot †2.surface corrosion on n/s/f inner wheel arch n/s/r outer sill and rear valance †3.surface corrosion on all brake pipes †4.o/s/r tyre low on tread †5.very slight play in both rear wheel bearings †

6.corrosion on front brake discs

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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J561 PRX is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P in Silver with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J561 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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J561 PRX is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 1 September 1991.

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