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J575 GCX

1991 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,522 mi
Last recorded61,522 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P73,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ575 GCX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 61,522 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 30 Mar 2023 60,338 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced [ outer sill] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced [inner wing] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective [ perished and flat] ()

Pass 18 Mar 2022 59,095 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Fuel filler hose at tank started to perish.

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [ inner wing] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel slightly loose [ lower valance] (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 59,095 miles

Nearside 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced [sill] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective 1 rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [ inner wing] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel slightly loose [ lower valance] (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 57,576 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear lower valance corroded.

Fail 5 Mar 2021 57,576 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear lower valance corroded.

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 56,411 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 56,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 53,239 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective 3 exhaust rubbers badly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 53,237 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit both (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (pipe burst during brake test) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective 3 exhaust rubbers badly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 52,315 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 52,315 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 50,596 miles

corrosion in rear body valence, adjacent to rear door step

surface rust to both front brake discs

Pass 26 May 2016 49,417 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 49,417 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 47,393 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 45,630 miles

all underside has light corrosion

Fail 15 May 2014 45,621 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 45,042 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 45,041 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 43,421 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 43,420 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 42,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 39,057 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 May 2006 39,057 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J575 GCX is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J575 GCX, 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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J575 GCX is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 11 September 1991.

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