MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,237 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
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
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
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
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
exhaust rubber mounting rings perished/split
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
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)
front bumper backing corroded
nsf inner wing showing corrosion
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
corrosion starting at nsf inner wing
front bumper metal backing corroded
corrosion starting at nsf chassis
nsr mudfap insecure
osf wheel arch corroded
water in ns headlamp
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
all rubber exhaust mounts perished / cracked
slight tear in ns wiper blade
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
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)
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
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.
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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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