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J589 LOD

1991 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

73,237 mi
Last recorded73,237 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P73,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ589 LOD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 73,237 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 73,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 72,948 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear chassis has surface corrosion

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

Offside Rear chassis has surface corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2016 72,948 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear chassis has surface corrosion

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

Offside Rear chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2015 72,312 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 72,303 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside and nearside front outer bumper mounts corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 71,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust rubber mounting rings perished/split

Pass 25 Sep 2013 71,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 71,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 70,786 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 70,785 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 70,627 miles

front bumper backing corroded

nsf inner wing showing corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2011 70,625 miles

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

corrosion starting at nsf inner wing

front bumper metal backing corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 70,607 miles

corrosion starting at nsf chassis

nsr mudfap insecure

osf wheel arch corroded

water in ns headlamp

Fail 28 Jun 2010 70,604 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion starting at nsf chassis

nsr mudfap insecure

osf wheel arch corroded

water in ns headlamp

Pass 23 Jun 2009 69,913 miles

all rubber exhaust mounts perished / cracked

slight tear in ns wiper blade

Fail 18 Jun 2009 69,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all rubber exhaust mounts perished / cracked

slight tear in ns wiper blade

Pass 13 Jun 2008 69,741 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 69,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 69,379 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 69,376 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2005 66,703 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J589 LOD is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J589 LOD, 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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J589 LOD is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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