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G701 UGW

1990 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,419 mi
Last recorded59,419 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D81,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG701 UGW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 59,419 miles

Front and rear number plates fading

Front tie bar mounting brackets corroding

Nearside and Offside front inner arches starting to corrode

Nearside c.v gaiter perishing

Nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode

Offside rear radius arm bearings starting to seize

Rear brake backplates corroding

Fail 17 Aug 2016 59,419 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front and rear number plates fading

Front tie bar mounting brackets corroding

Nearside and Offside front inner arches starting to corrode

Nearside c.v gaiter perishing

Nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode

Offside rear radius arm bearings starting to seize

Rear brake backplates corroding

Pass 19 Aug 2015 59,412 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 59,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 59,400 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear damper seizing

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 59,400 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear damper seizing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 59,397 miles

Front top marker lamp(s) not working.

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 59,397 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front top marker lamp(s) not working.

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2010 59,396 miles

2 front top marker lamps not working.

Battery insecure

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Minor body corrosion.

Nearside mirror glass deteriorated.

Offside inner cv gaiter split.

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 59,393 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside mirror glass deteriorated.

Offside and centre top marker lamps not working.

Slight oil leak.

Fail 30 Apr 2009 59,393 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside mirror glass deteriorated.

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside and centre top marker lamps not working.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 59,375 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 59,375 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 59,346 miles

Front tyres badly perished

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

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

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

Wear in offside of steering rack. †Battery dangerously mounted under bonnet.

battery insecure

oil leak

Pass 24 May 2005 59,333 miles

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

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

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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G701 UGW is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G701 UGW, 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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G701 UGW is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 6 July 1990.

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