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J757 AYC

1991 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Lpg 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,717 mi
Last recorded104,717 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P63,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ757 AYC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 1 May 2024 104,717 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury body corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire from fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing and wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch area corroded not within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch area not within a prescribed area

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 Oct 2022 104,222 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Step corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 104,222 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective x1 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner step corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front bumper reinforcer corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 103,600 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion on inner o/s/f wheel arch

wiper stalk defective

Fail 4 Sep 2020 103,600 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion on inner o/s/f wheel arch

wiper stalk defective

Pass 18 Apr 2019 102,662 miles

Offside Front inner arch start of corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2019 102,611 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected drivers door jam (4.11 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front inner arch start of corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2018 102,085 miles

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

front brake discs faces corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2018 102,085 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and also loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

front brake discs faces corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 101,676 miles

cannot see front pads

front discs (inner faces deteriated poor pad contact )

Fail 14 Jul 2017 101,676 miles

Driver's seat insecure o/s/f (seat from to runner has bolt missing ) (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 13.10 (limit 3.50) (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high n/s/f (1.8)

cannot see front pads

front discs (inner faces deteriated poor pad contact )

Pass 3 Nov 2016 101,531 miles

both front discs inner faces poor pad contact area

Fail 3 Nov 2016 101,531 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s/f outer cv boot insecure (2.4.G.4e)

Driver's seat insecure o/s/f (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp aim too high n/s/f (1.8)

Headlamp insecure n/s/f (1.7.3)

Leaf spring shackle bracket bolt missing both n/s/r and o/s/r spring bracket has 1x bolt missing each side (2.4.B.6c)

both front discs inner faces poor pad contact area

Pass 20 Oct 2015 101,179 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 100,104 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2015 100,104 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front exhaust clamp loose

Pass 7 Nov 2013 92,217 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2013 92,217 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 79,444 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 79,444 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 75,276 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 75,276 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 68,708 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 68,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 58,466 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 43,531 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 31,700 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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J757 AYC is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 63,836 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 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J757 AYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J757 AYC is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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