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J973 TPY

1991 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

60,465 mi
Last recorded60,465 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P63,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ973 TPY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 60,465 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2025 60,465 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 58,331 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 56,410 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 56,403 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 56,333 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 56,323 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 55,768 miles

Front Outer c.v boots deteriorating

Nearside Front step heavily corroded outside prescribed areas

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

both front tyres cracking / perishing

corrosion to front inner arches

Fail 14 May 2021 55,768 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Front Outer c.v boots deteriorating

Nearside Front step heavily corroded outside prescribed areas

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

both front tyres cracking / perishing

corrosion to front inner arches

Pass 26 Mar 2020 55,438 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 55,438 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective tempory fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 55,199 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 54,882 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 54,232 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 48,752 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 48,752 miles

Driver's seat insecure loose (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outter wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 48,392 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

engine oil leaks

spare wheel punctured

Pass 27 May 2014 44,038 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 42,380 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 40,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 May 2011 40,592 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2011 40,592 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 39,290 miles

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

exhaust mounting rubbers weak

nearide front indicator lense damaged

nearside front tyre side wall cracking

Fail 2 Jun 2010 39,290 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust mounting rubbers weak

nearide front indicator lense damaged

nearside front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2007 39,290 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 39,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

All exhaust rubbers ready to split

Oil leak

Oil leak on gearbox

Pass 19 Jan 2006 35,540 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 35,540 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J973 TPY is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 J973 TPY, 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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J973 TPY is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 2 November 1991.

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