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J62 BRA

1991 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,991 mi
Last recorded109,991 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P73,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ62 BRA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 109,991 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 108,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 108,127 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 107,373 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 106,010 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 104,305 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 103,808 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 103,792 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside & offside front inner wheel arch areas corroded but not within a prescribed area

nearside centre inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside front jacking point/floor area corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 13 Jan 2018 103,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside & offside front inner wheel arch areas corroded but not within a prescribed area

nearside centre inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside front jacking point/floor area corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 25 Jan 2017 103,262 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

additional battery secured with cable ties

corrosion in n/s inner and outer sill n/s but not in prescribed areas

outer side of o/s front outrigger /jacking point excessively corroded but not in prescribed area

rear brakes noisey

slight corrosion in o/s inner wing

wiper blades smeary

Fail 11 Jan 2017 103,262 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

additional battery secured with cable ties

corrosion in n/s inner and outer sill n/s but not in prescribed areas

o/s rear brake binding slightly

o/s rear brake binding slightly

outer side of o/s front outrigger /jacking point excessively corroded but not in prescribed area

rear brakes noisey

slight corrosion in o/s inner wing

wiper blades smeary

Pass 8 Jan 2016 102,400 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing got slight play

Nearside Rear tyre got cracks in side walls,not to excess

Nearside lower inner sill corroded,but outside prescribed area

Rear silencer bracket came adrift,system still supported

additional battery secured with cable ties to main battery

corrosion outside prescribed area,offside front jacking mounting,structure not excessively weakened

indicators intermittent not working

weld repair is covered in under seal

Fail 6 Jan 2016 102,399 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing got slight play

Nearside Rear tyre got cracks in side walls,not to excess

Nearside lower inner sill corroded,but outside prescribed area

Rear silencer bracket came adrift,system still supported

additional battery secured with cable ties to main battery

corrosion outside prescribed area,offside front jacking mounting,structure not excessively weakened

indicators intermittent not working

Pass 8 Jan 2015 100,387 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Jan 2015 100,380 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Dec 2014 100,296 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Jan 2014 97,043 miles

rust forming on front suspension mounting areas

Fail 16 Jan 2014

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

rust forming on front suspension mounting areas

Pass 31 May 2013 96,647 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 96,647 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 96,645 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 96,196 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both rear tyres cracking

hand brake travel long

offside front tyre cracked

Fail 17 Apr 2012 96,196 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both rear tyres cracking

hand brake travel long

offside front tyre cracked

Fail 7 Jun 2011 96,052 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 96,052 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 93,757 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 93,757 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 90,617 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 85,090 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 80,561 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 74,383 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 74,383 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Rear 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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J62 BRA is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J62 BRA, 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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J62 BRA is a 1991 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 6 August 1991.

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