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J983 BTV

1991 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

93,402 mi
Last recorded93,402 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P63,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ983 BTV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 93,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 93,402 miles

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

Body panel insecure Bonnet hinge mountings heavily corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed Major leak at manifold (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 14 c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured heater wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 35,369 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 35,361 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 scuttle panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 35,365 miles

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

Front Panel At Windscreen Corroded

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 35,365 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Sharp Edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Panel At Windscreen Corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 35,141 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 35,141 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 34,978 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 34,978 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both Sides (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 34,815 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion At Windscreen (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 34,815 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Side Repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working Side (1.1.A.3b)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion At Windscreen (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 34,427 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion On Panel Below Window (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 34,426 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp missing Glass (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion On Panel Below Window (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 34,171 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 34,171 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 33,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front bumper insecure

Fail 23 Jun 2014 33,943 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front bumper insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2013 33,759 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 26 Jun 2013 33,759 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2012 33,498 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rubbers perished

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 28 May 2011 33,149 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 32,779 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 32,345 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 31,159 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 31,152 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2007 29,679 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 28,919 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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J983 BTV 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 J983 BTV, 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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J983 BTV is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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