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G772 OYB

1990 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,029 mi
Last recorded93,029 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D81,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG772 OYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 93,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 May 2022 93,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2021 93,028 miles

rear reg plate slightly deteriated

Fail 25 Mar 2021 93,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front service brake imbalance 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f outer cv boot split/leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle n/s/f outer door handle insecure (6.2.3 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating front service brake fluctuation 35% (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f tyre below (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear reg plate slightly deteriated

Pass 9 Apr 2019 93,026 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 93,023 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 87,818 miles

Both seat backs have movement

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective Rubber cracking ()

Leisure battery insecure

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Wiper arms do not fully park at bottom of screen

Fail 5 Apr 2018 87,814 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Lower Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both seat backs have movement

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective Rubber cracking ()

Leisure battery insecure

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Wiper arms do not fully park at bottom of screen

Pass 27 Mar 2017 84,258 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 24 Mar 2017 84,252 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 14 Apr 2016 83,841 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot glued up (2.2.C.1c)

d/s and p/s headlamps , reflectors slightly degraded .

vehicle has been stood for a while . !!!

Fail 14 Apr 2016 83,841 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot glued up (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

d/s and p/s headlamps , reflectors slightly degraded .

vehicle has been stood for a while . !!!

Pass 26 Mar 2012 83,826 miles

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

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

outer tyre walls perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2011 83,518 miles

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

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

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Jun 2010 83,020 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Jun 2009 81,685 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 81,269 miles

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

head light lens poor

Pass 8 Jun 2007 80,264 miles

same as original test

Fail 5 Jun 2007 80,260 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 73,179 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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G772 OYB 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 65%.

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 G772 OYB, 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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G772 OYB is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 25 May 1990.

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