1991 Talbot Express 1300 P 2.0L Petrol · H738 GRO

The most recent MOT on 2025-10-20 showed the vehicle passed with brake discs on both front wheels noted as worn, pitted, or scored but not seriously weakened. This mirrors issues recorded in earlier tests, including 2025-02-18, 2024-02-24, and 2023-02-23, where similar brake disc conditions were flagged. These recurring defects suggest ongoing wear or corrosion affecting brake components, which could compromise stopping power over time. A significant failure occurred in the 2024-02-22 MOT, listing multiple critical issues: nearside front direction indicators and hazard lamps inoperative, a door that could not be opened from the inside, and structural corrosion in the offside front sill section. The latter defect—structural rigidity significantly reduced due to inadequate repairs—indicates a serious risk to the vehicle’s integrity. This failure highlights a pattern of escalating concerns, particularly in electrical systems and bodywork. Body corrosion has been consistently noted, especially in wheel arches, sills, and jacking points, though never reaching the threshold of structural failure. However, the 2024-02-22 failure explicitly cited an inadequately repaired structural defect, raising questions about the quality of past repairs. Combined with repeated brake disc issues, this suggests a vehicle subjected to both environmental wear and potential neglect. The vehicle’s mileage of 104,338 miles (about 2,981 per year) is unusually low for a 35-year-old car.