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G20 TAE

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,481 mi
Last recorded68,481 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 TAE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 68,481 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in lower screen but not in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 68,463 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen but not in drivers view or swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 63,425 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts, can not be fully checked due to wheel trims fitted. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 63,416 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure Front pipe clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts, can not be fully checked due to wheel trims fitted. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust secured with plastic tie raps. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 58,971 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play All four wheel bearings slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 58,971 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play All four wheel bearings slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 55,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 54,958 miles

All 4 wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2020 54,770 miles

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 21 Jul 2020 54,770 miles

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

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

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 9 Aug 2019 54,161 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear leaf spring. close to inside of tyre leaf misaligned

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 54,161 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear leaf spring. close to inside of tyre leaf misaligned

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 53,396 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 53,022 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 53,022 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 52,329 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 52,329 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 51,815 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 50,955 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 50,955 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 50,310 miles

cracks on nearside front tyre wall

Pass 7 Jul 2010 48,553 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 48,553 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 47,407 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 46,460 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 45,716 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 45,716 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 44,800 miles

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
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G20 TAE is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 59,855 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 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G20 TAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G20 TAE is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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