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G59 NCW

1990 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,209 mi
Last recorded71,209 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D81,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG59 NCW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 71,209 miles

Both headlights full of water

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Gearbox mounting defective worn ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (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 17 Jul 2025 71,198 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2x rubbers for hangers missing and the other 2x rubbers very perished and split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding no wheel bearing check due to bind (1.2.1 (f))

Both headlights full of water

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Gearbox mounting defective worn ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (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 10 Jul 2024 67,631 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 67,631 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 65,792 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 65,758 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 63,178 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 60,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2016 60,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

exhaust mounting rubbers detteriating.

Pass 24 Oct 2015 59,069 miles

Offside headlamp pattern deteriating.

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement n/s and os (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 53,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play evident in o/s/f wheel bearing not considered excessive.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 51,744 miles

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

Play o/s/f wheel bearing-not considered excessive.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 48,875 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 47,853 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 46,416 miles

exhaust "O" rings perished and spliiting

Pass 19 Feb 2009 45,636 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 45,088 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 44,014 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 43,078 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 43,074 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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G59 NCW is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G59 NCW, 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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G59 NCW is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 8 June 1990.

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