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G532 XAE

1990 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,936 mi
Last recorded85,936 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D81,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG532 XAE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 85,936 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 84,476 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2025 84,442 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2024 83,839 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 82,573 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 80,070 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 77,469 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear both tyres perishing

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 3 May 2019 77,469 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear both tyres perishing

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 77,148 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both track control arms (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

center exhaust mount broken - system is secure

light corrosion to front of chassis

offside headlamp beam image weak

surface corrosion on both inner front wheel arches

Pass 21 Jul 2016 76,170 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front track control arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, inner wing/chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside headlamp condensated

offside rear axle beam/radius arm bearing slightly tight

Fail 20 Jul 2016 76,170 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively loose (3.6.F.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front track control arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, inner wing/chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside headlamp condensated

rear suspension arm bearings seized, and affecting the braking

Pass 6 Jul 2015 74,451 miles

front brake hoses poor condition

front inner arches rusty

front outer cv boots poor condition

Pass 14 May 2014 70,542 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2013 68,083 miles

Rear Tyres showing of age

Pass 14 May 2012 66,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2011 65,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 64,181 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 63,305 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 62,424 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 61,518 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 60,690 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2005 59,268 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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G532 XAE is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 81,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G532 XAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G532 XAE is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 18 May 1990.

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